Serhiy Prytula Biography: Foundation, Wikipedia, Age, Net Worth, Height, Nationality, Ethnicity, Parents, Siblings, Children, Wife

Serhiy Prytula is a Ukrainian public figure, TV presenter, and actor who rose to prominence in the entertainment industry.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he became heavily involved in charitable efforts and founded the Prytula Charity Foundation. His focus shifted to raising funds for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

One of his most notable campaigns, “People’s Bayraktar,” successfully raised donations to purchase Baykar Bayraktar TB2 drones and a reconnaissance satellite for Ukraine.

Profile

• Full Name: Serhiy Prytula
• Stage Name: Serhiy Prytula
• Born: 22 June 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Zbarazh, Ternopil Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Occupation: Ukrainian Politician and TV presenter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Valentyna Prytula and Dmytro Prytula
• Siblings: Vasyl Prytula
• Spouse: Kateryna Sopelnyk (m. 2015), Yuliia Andriichuk (m. 2007–2013)
• Children: Dmytro Prytula, Solomyia Prytula and Stephania Prytula
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 billion

Early Life And Education

Serhiy Prytula was born on June 22, 1981, in Zbarazh, Ternopil Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union. He is the son of Dmytro Prytula and Valentina Prytula. Serhiy has one brother, Vasyl Prytula, who is a criminal defense lawyer associated with the law firm Vasyl Kisil & Partners.

Serhiy graduated with a gold medal from high school and went on to study at the Ternopil Academy of National Economy (now known as West Ukrainian National University). During his time at the academy, he was an active participant in several youth organizations. He is of Ukrainian ethnicity, and his specific religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Serhiy Prytula began his career in 1998, successfully casting as a radio presenter. In January 1999, he joined Radio Ternopil 106.1 FM under the nickname “Siryi” (“Grey” in Ukrainian).

He later studied in London from 2000 to 2001 but was disappointed by the experience, working various jobs such as a builder, loader, waiter, and cook’s helper. Upon returning to Ternopil, he became a Student Dean at a college and resumed work on “Radio Ternopil.”

Prytula went on to host popular television programs such as the morning show “Pidiom” (“Wake Up!”) and the talent show “Ukraine Does Not Believe in Tears” on Novyi Kanal.

Between 2006 and 2009, he appeared on the stand-up TV show “Real Comedy”, where he gained recognition for his sarcastic approach, often addressing Ukrainian celebrities with sharp humor. His rise in the entertainment industry continued with a role as the host of “Vidbir”, Ukraine’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, from 2017 to 2020.

In 2019, Prytula ran for the Ukrainian parliament with the Holos party but did not secure a seat. Despite being ranked 30th on the list, he was not among the top 17 candidates who became MPs. He also ran for Mayor of Kyiv in the 2020 local elections, finishing third with less than 8% of the vote, losing to the incumbent Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

From February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Prytula shifted his focus to supporting the Ukrainian military. He coordinated a volunteer supply center for the Ukrainian Ground Forces and civilians.

Using his fame, he quickly mobilized efforts to raise funds, reporting over ₴200 million raised by April 2022 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). His charitable activities continued to gain momentum.

On June 22, 2022, Prytula launched the “People’s Bayraktar” fundraising campaign to raise ₴500 million for three Bayraktar TB2 drones. The campaign exceeded expectations, raising ₴600 million in just three days. This success marked a significant milestone in his charity work, which focused on providing critical supplies to the Ukrainian military.

Prytula‘s fundraising efforts continued with a November 2022 campaign organized by the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation to purchase 50 ex-British military FV103 Spartan APCs for the Ukrainian army. The appeal raised $5.5 million within a day, demonstrating the continued support from the public for Ukraine’s defense efforts.

Throughout his career, Serhiy Prytula has transitioned from a popular TV personality to a prominent figure in Ukraine’s national defense efforts. His ability to mobilize public support for crucial military needs has made him an influential voice in the country during its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @siriy_ua
• Facebook handle: Сергій Притула
• Twitter handle: @serhiyprytula

Personal Life

Serhiy Prytula has been married twice. His first marriage was to Yulia Andriychuk, with whom he has a son, Dmytro, born in 2008. They later divorced. In 2015, he married Kateryna Sopelnyk, and together they have two daughters: Solomyia, born in 2017, and Stephania, born in 2021.

Prytula is also widely recognized for his charitable work and fundraising efforts, particularly in support of the Ukrainian military amid the ongoing conflict.

Net Worth

Serhiy Prytula‘s net worth is not publicly disclosed, but estimates suggest it may be around $1 billion, according to Forbes, which ranked him among the wealthiest Ukrainians in 2022.

His income is reportedly derived from his career as a TV presenter and actor, with previous monthly earnings estimated at UAH 300,000. Additionally, Prytula has made significant contributions to charitable causes, particularly by raising substantial funds for the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the Russian invasion.