Vitaly Gogunsky's early life and formative years were shaped by his birthplace, which is shrouded in mystery, with some sources claiming he was born in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, USSR, while others suggest Kremenchug as his city of birth. Regardless of the actual location, his childhood was spent in the Poltava region, where his father held a prominent position as a deputy of the city council in Kremenchug.
Vitaly's early interests lay in the realm of music, and he was enrolled in Kremenchug Lyceum No. 4, where he honed his skills in piano and became a laureate of the Poltava region. In addition to his musical pursuits, he also developed a passion for martial arts, practicing karate, and was an avid football player.
As a young individual, Vitaly began working at the tender age of 12, taking on various jobs, including working as a cleaner at the post office, a loader and laborer at a construction site, and even finding time to present on a regional television channel. His impressive work ethic and charisma did not go unnoticed, and he was soon invited to join an information program on the esteemed Rossiya TV channel.
Despite his busy schedule, Vitaly managed to balance his professional life with his academic pursuits, graduating from Odessa National Polytechnic University with a degree in mechanical engineering technology.
