This is a story about Maksym Nelipa and his route from a popular Ukrainian showman to frontline hero from Avah Gibbs
So, here’s the Showman.
Friends, do you still remember Maksym Nelipa?
A well-known Ukrainian actor and TV host whose peak popularity was in the mid-2000s.
He was a star of KVN, the host of the shows “Lose a Million” and “Podyom”.
In 2007, Maksym participated in the project “Dancing with the Stars” paired with Olena Shoptenko, and in 2017, he joined the “Dizel Show” team.
And now – Maksym Nelipa is still on the Frontline.
Maksym Nelipa is still fighting.
Since the very first day of the full-scale invasion, he voluntarily joined the army and went to defend our native Ukrainian land ??.
He went – unlike many of his colleagues from the show business.
He didn’t arrange a deferral for himself, didn’t buy a certificate.
He acted like a real man, like a true Ukrainian.
Massive and heartfelt respect to you, my friend.
Honor and glory to you.
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