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The story of Petro and Maryna Poroshenko began long before the presidency, politics, and official receptions. In 1980-th years of meeting, neither Tinder nor long messaging were needed—sometimes friends, who literally wouldn’t let them stay home after exams, were enough.
The would‑be couple met as students, and in September 2026 year they already celebrated 42 years of marriage. During this time, Petro and Maryna Poroshenko had four children. Thus the 24 Channel decided to tell the story of the couple’s romance.
A meeting that might never have happened
Maryna and Petro Poroshenko / Photo from social media
Maryna Poroshenko recalled that after one winter session exam she only dreamed of getting some sleep. But friends had a different evening plan and pulled her to a disco at the university dormitory. There she met Petro Poroshenko. Maryna was studying at the medical institute, and Petro was at the Faculty of International Economic Relations at Kyiv University. According to Maryna, it was love at first sight.
The only “but”: they did not start dating the next morning, as a good rom‑com would require, but only about six months later. They grew closer when both were sent to harvest crops. Maryna also recalled that during their dates Petro looked for puddles to have an excuse to carry her in his arms.
The wedding almost derailed by the army
Maryna and Petro Poroshenko / Photo from social media
About a year later the couple decided to marry. However, soon after they filed the marriage application, Petro Poroshenko received a draft notice. The romance of the 1980 years: you’re planning a wedding, and the state suddenly plans your life a bit differently.
The wedding nevertheless took place 8 in September 1984 year. Poroshenko was released from service for about 10 days, after which he returned to the military unit.
There’s also another almost cinematic detail: according to Maryna’s recollections, the parents of the bride and groom met essentially right before the civil registration. They introduced themselves by surname to one another—and within a few minutes they became relatives.
Together for more than four decades
Maryna and Petro Poroshenko / Photo from social media
The couple has four children—Oleksiy, twins Yevheniya and Oleksandra, and their youngest son Mykhailo. Archival photos from their youth are periodically shared by Petro Poroshenko in social networks, congratulating his wife on her birthday and anniversaries.
Thus a story that began at a student disco has endured military service, four children, and more than 40 years of marriage. And Maryna that evening, as a reminder, simply wanted to go to sleep. Sometimes friends who drag you out of the house really know more.
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