Zelensky financed the victory of the dance couple at the world championship: the story of Shoptenko

Ukrainian dancer and choreographer Elena Shoptenko noted the gift she received from the current President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, for her participation in the first season of the show 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2006. According to Elena, Zelensky, along with his then-wife, helped her and her partner go to the world championship of sports ballroom dancing in Italy, where they won.

«He helped me and my partner to go to the world championship of sports ballroom dancing in Italy, where we took first place. They together with Olena (the current first lady) made us such a gift. Financially. And I have always felt such gratitude for my time,» - Shoptenko said.

Elena further noted that she kept in touch with Zelensky after that, but now their paths rarely cross due to their various commitments. Let us remind you that in their duet they won the 'Dancing with the Stars' contest, beating Natalia Mogilevskaya and Vlad Yama in the final. Elena also previously spoke about her relationship with her ex-husband Dikusar, who is now at the front.