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Vladimir Shmondenko, popularly known as Mr. Anatoly in the bodybuilding world, is an elite powerlifter who has taken over the Internet with his antics at the gym. Smondenko usually dresses up like a janitor and pranks gym goers. However, behind the humorous figure, is the story of a boy born in the village of Krishtopovka in 1999.

The village had a meager population of only 200 people, and Mr. Anatoly got access to the internet at the age of 14. The moment he started using it, he fell in love with American bodybuilders and wanted to become one someday. He rose from rags to riches and just a few hours ago, Shmondenko got another of his dreams accomplished.

Vladimir Shmondenko buys his first Rolls Royce

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Vladimir Shmondenko recently took to his official Instagram account and shared a series of pictures and videos of himself posing in front of his newly bought car. In the first picture, he wore his janitor outfit, and with an umbrella in his hand, stood in front of the car, while in the second, he wore a t-shirt that had graphics of him in the janitor suit, as he walked towards the car.

The third was a throwback picture of him sitting on his scooter. Taking to this, in the caption, Mr. Anatoly wrote, Thanks to the guy in the third photo for not being afraid to dream. Now it’s time to work and make dreams come true. Welcome to the family, Rolls Royce Cullinan.” In the fourth picture, Shmondenko was seen flexing his arms as he sat on the hood of his new car.

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Well, his story is a standing testament to the fact that with resilience and hard work, no dream remains unattainable. It is his efforts that made him who he is today!

How Vladimir Shmondenko changed his fate

Although Mr. Anatoly hails from a small village that was devoid of any inventions at that time, he has now become one of the most significant identities in the bodybuilding world with his hard work and dedication. While narrating his journey once Roberto Nickson said, “You can’t go anywhere on the Internet these days without running into @vladimirshmondenko and his addicting and hilarious gym videos.”

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But how he got to where he is now is a story of pure grit, determination, and passion. He even adds that it is yet another reminder that all you need to do is start. Consistency will always reward you with positive rewards, and well, that is what happened with Mr. Anatoly. What are your thoughts about his inspiring story? Let us know in the comments section below!