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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese Student Goes to Graduation Dressed Like Zelenskyy

In this image made from video provided by Japan's NTV, a Japanese student speaks in an interview and says why he chose to be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's look-alike for his graduation ceremony in Kyoto, western Japan, Friday, March 24, 2023. (NTV via AP)

A Japanese student showed up to graduation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s lookalike, wearing his signature olive-colored, snug-fit T-shirt and khaki trousers to show his support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

Most graduation ceremonies in Japan feature graduates in suits or formal dress. But Kyoto University has its own tradition of students who opt for different attire on their special day.

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