Static Variables: These variables are not serialized, So during deserialization static variable value will loaded from the class.

Are the static variables saved as the part of serialization?

Static variables − The values of static variables will not be preserved during the de-serialization process. In-fact static variables are also not serialized but since these belongs to the class.

Can static variables be reinitialized?

When static keyword is used, variable or data members or functions can not be modified again. It is allocated for the lifetime of program. Static functions can be called directly by using class name. Static variables are initialized only once.