Zhdanov Oleh
Military analyst, blogger
Oleh Volodymyrovych Zhdanov was born on March 30, 1966, in Dresden, German Democratic Republic. In 1987, he graduated from the Khmelnytskyi Higher Artillery Command School, beginning his military career.
For twenty years, he served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reaching the rank of reserve colonel, and also taught at the National Defense Academy of Ukraine. Currently, he is a well-known Ukrainian military analyst, video blogger, and journalist, actively commenting on current events.
1987
Graduated from Khmelnytskyi Higher Artillery Command School
1992
Successfully completed service in the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany
1997
Began teaching at the National Defense Academy of Ukraine
1999
Started working at the Main Directorate of Missile Forces and Artillery
2004
Transferred to service in the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2007
Discharged to the reserve with the rank of colonel after twenty years of service
2012
Launched his own YouTube channel for disseminating military analysis
2016
Began regularly appearing as a military expert in the media, providing professional comments
2022
Awarded the YouTube Silver Play Button for reaching 100,000 subscribers
2025
Actively published video analytical materials, informing millions of viewers about the situation at the front
