Vladimir Shmondenko is a Ukrainian weightlifter and YouTuber. He has participated in various weightlifting championships and holds the title of International Weightlifting Master. He has two YouTube channels where he uploads prank videos pretending to be a janitor, a novice coach or an old man.
Wiki/Biography
Vladimir Shmondenko was born on Tuesday, August 10, 1999 in the village of Kryshtopivka, Cherkasy, central Ukraine (24 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his schooling in Kristopovka and then received his bachelor’s degree at the Ukrainian National University of Life and Environmental Sciences in Kiev.
Vladimir Shmondenko’s childhood
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about Vladimir’s parents and siblings.
Vladimir’s father
wife
Vladimir Shmondenko is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
Vladimir Shmondenko is in a relationship with lingerie model Valery Shirshova. They have been dating since December 2019. Vladimir met Valery in Moscow after returning from the UK after signing with a brand.
Vladimir Shmondenko and girlfriend Valeria
Profession
weightlifter
Vladimir discovered the Internet at the age of 14 and started watching videos of American bodybuilders and bloggers such as David Leid; inspired by these, he decided to take the same course but Kryshtopivka didn’t have a gym, so he built his own using Soviet-era tractor parts, wood and bricks and named it Golds Gym Kryshtopivka.
Vladimir works out at his Golds Gym Kryshtopivka
In 2016, he moved to Kiev to attend his graduation ceremony. He wanted to buy a Canon 600D camera, so he started working as a waiter and courier while taking college courses. In 2018, he participated in the weightlifting regional competition and won first place, and won third place at the 2018 World Championships in Kiev.
Vladimir Shmondenko lifts weights at the 2018 Deadlift Championships
After graduation, he moved to Moscow with $1,000 and began preparing for weightlifting competitions. In 2020, he participated in the Moscow Open Cup. In the same year, he won the title of “International Sports Master” in weightlifting and became an elite weightlifter (to become an elite weightlifter, the total weightlifting score (including maximum squat, maximum bench press and maximum deadlift) must reach the top 10 in the corresponding weight class) name).
Vladimir Shmondenko received a master’s degree in sports at an international level
YouTuber
Vladimir’s YouTube journey began at the age of 16. On December 20, 2015, he created his own YouTube channel under the name Vladimir Shmondenko and began filming workout videos using his mobile phone. In 2016, he moved to Kiev, where he purchased a Canon 600D camera and shot higher quality videos. Through continuous efforts to improve the quality of content and videos, his YouTube channel has 40,000 subscribers by the end of 2019.
Vladimir Shmondenko photos of his gym workout
In 2019, Vladimir moved to Moscow to pursue better opportunities and collaborate with other fitness content creators. His YouTube channel continues to grow due to the popularity of his content with his audience. He often makes prank videos where he fools people at the gym by disguising himself as a janitor, an old man or a novice trainer. The videos raised his profile in Russia and Ukraine.
Vladimir Shmondenko pretends to be rookie coach
However, in 2021, a war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, and Vladimir sold everything and moved to Dubai. The biggest obstacle he encountered was the language barrier. To overcome this challenge, he started learning English and created a new YouTube channel for an English-speaking audience, Anatoly. His prank videos are very popular with English-speaking audiences, making him one of the most popular YouTubers.
Vladimir’s YouTube channel Anatoly’s homepage
Awards
YouTube Creator Award: 2 Golden Buttons for reaching the 1 million subscriber mark on two YouTube channels, namely Vladimir Shmondenko and Anatoly.
Vladimir Shmondenko and his gold YouTube medal
tattoo
Vladimir has two tattoos. He has a rose tattooed on his right forearm and another “Star in Adversity” (the Latin phrase when translated into English) tattooed on the right side of his chest.
Tattoo on Vladimir’s right forearm
Latin tattoo on Vladimir’s right chest
car collection
He owns a BMW M5.
Vladimir Shmondenko with his BMW M5
He owns a BMW E90 car.
Vladimir Shmondenko posing in front of his BMW E90
He purchased a Kia K5 car in September 2021 as a gift to his parents.
Vladimir poses with his Kia
He owns a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
Vladimir Shmondenko in his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
He owns a Porsche 911.
Vladimir Shmondenko poses with his Porsche 911
He owns a Ford Mustang Bullitt.
Vladimir Shmondenko and his Ford Mustang Bullitt
He owns a Range Rover.
Vladimir Shmondenko in front of his Range Rover
He owns a BMW M8.
Vladimir Shmondenko and his BMW M8
He owns a Mercedes AMG G63.
Vladimir Shmondenko poses with his Mercedes AMG G63
He owns a Tesla Model 3 car.
Vladimir Shmondenko poses with his Tesla Model 3 car
He owns a BMW 740 DLi.
Vladimir with his BMW 740 DLi
He owns a Mercedes Maybach.
Vladimir Shmondenko and his Mercedes Maybach
Facts/Trivia
- Vladimir’s teachers and classmates laughed at him for bringing the oatmeal jar to school. They believed that he could never become a bodybuilder due to his thin frame. However, to support his muscle-building goals, he eats seven meals a day to meet his body’s protein needs.
- His relatives and neighbors thought he was a school dropout and drug addict who wandered around with a camera all day.
- During the day, he worked on the farm, tending to the kettle and garden, and at night he went to the gym. He managed to become a recognized athlete without coaching help or financial opportunity.
- He is stuck in Moscow during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gyms were closed due to the lockdown; to maintain his fitness routine, he set up a makeshift gym in a cemetery, where he used to work out in the evenings.
In 2018, Igor Voitenko noticed Vladimir and invited him to join the Dream Road community. This marks an important milestone in Vladimir’s career as a sports blogger. He often uses the hashtag “Road To The Dream” in his social media updates and is often seen wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the same phrase.
- In 2021, the war between Ukraine and Russia broke out, and Vladimir was trying to get out of his depression. On April 16, 2022, he sold everything in Moscow and moved to Dubai.
- Even 9 months after creating his new YouTube channel Anatoly, Vladimir could only gain 2000 subscribers
- As of June 2023, his deadlift record is 290 kg (639 lbs) and squat record is 210 kg (462 lbs).
Vladimir lifts 290kg
- In late 2019, he launched an online exercise, diet and nutrition program for people.
After 2019, he was unable to participate in weightlifting and powerlifting championships due to a back injury, which prevented him from actively participating in competitive events.
- He has endorsed several brands on social media platforms including Ryse Fuel and My Protein.
Vladimir Shmondenko promotes My Protein
- He is not a vegetarian and smokes occasionally.
Vladimir Shmondenko smokes
- He admired Arnold and considered him his role model.
Vladimir Shmondenko clicked a photo with Arnold
- Buying a BMW has been his dream since childhood. He bought his first BMW E90 car on August 20, 2020. He bought another BMW and customized it with an 800-horsepower engine.
- In his free time he enjoys boxing.
- His favorite food is pizza.
Vladimir Shmondenko enjoys pizza on cheat day
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