Iryna Zarutska (Ірина Заруцька) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2022, she and her family moved to the United States. On August 22, 2025, she was fatally stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA by Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., 34. She was 23.
Sofia Shamia biography: 10 things about Miss World Ukraine 2023
Sofia Shamia, a Ukrainian artist and beauty queen from Kyiv, co-founded the Japanese Café in Lviv. Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, she graduated in international economic relations. Shamia was crowned Miss Ukraine 2023 and competed in Miss World 2023, winning Europe's Beauty With a Purpose and finishing in the Top 40.
Viktoria Apanasenko biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2022
Viktoria Apanasenko (Вікторія Апанасенко) is a Ukrainian model and beauty queen. She is a peace ambassador of the United Nations Global Compact Ukraine. Born in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Apanasenko attended Chernihiv National Technological University in Chernihiv. She earned her master's degree in social work from Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, Ukraine. Apanasenko is 5'8" tall. Here are … Continue reading Viktoria Apanasenko biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2022
Kyiv, Ukraine’s Ihor Potieria wins, Parana, Brazil’s Mauricio Rua retires at ‘UFC 283’ in Rio de Janeiro
"The Duelist" Ihor Potieria, 26, of Kyiv, Ukraine has earned his first Ultimate Fighting Championship victory. The Ukrainian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC 283“. Featuring 12 bouts, “UFC 283” was held at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro on January 21, 2023. In the 10th bout of the evening, … Continue reading Kyiv, Ukraine’s Ihor Potieria wins, Parana, Brazil’s Mauricio Rua retires at ‘UFC 283’ in Rio de Janeiro
Yelyzaveta Yastremska biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2020
Yelyzaveta "Liza" Yastremska is a Ukrainian beauty queen, model, fashion designer, makeup artist and television presenter. Here are 13 more things about her: https://www.instagram.com/p/COst80gnq9g/ . She worked as a waitress before she became a model. The books that have influenced her life the most are "The Magic of Ronda Bern" and the books written by … Continue reading Yelyzaveta Yastremska biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2020
Miss Ukraine Universe 2021 results: Yelyzaveta Yastremskaya crowns Anna Neplyakh in Kyiv
beauty pageant: Miss Ukraine Universe edition: 15thdate: October 15, 2021venue: Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukrainenumber of candidates: 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReundIzE7RU . CANDIDATES Diana Dudka (Дудка Діана), 24, KharkivKaryna Mukhutdinova (Карина Мухутдінова), 22, KyivNatalia Spitkovskaya (Наталія Спітковська), 26, KyivAnna Neplyakh (Анна Неплях), 27, DniproYulia Semenikhina (Юлія Семеніхіна), 20, Kamianets-PodilskyiKarina Opara (Каріна Опара), 20, KyivYulia Fesyuk (Юлія … Continue reading Miss Ukraine Universe 2021 results: Yelyzaveta Yastremskaya crowns Anna Neplyakh in Kyiv
5 most beautiful Miss Ukraine Universe 2021 candidates
Miss Ukraine Universe 2020 Elizaveta Yastremskaya, 27, of Kyiv, Ukraine will crown her successor at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv in Kyiv on October 15, 2021. It will be the 15th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Ukraine's Miss Universe candidate. Yastremskaya was runner-up to Miss Ukraine Universe 2019 Anastasiia Subbota, 18, of … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Ukraine Universe 2021 candidates
Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
song competition: Eurovisionorganizer: European Broadcasting Unionedition: 62nddate: May 13, 2017venue: International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukrainebroadcaster: Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraineentries: 42directors: Troels Lund, Alexander Kolb, Ladislaus Kiralyhosts: Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, Timur Miroshnychenko WINNERS "Amar Pelos Dois" by Salvador Sobral of Portugal "Beautiful Mess" by Kristian Kostov of Bulgaria "Hey Mamma" by SunStroke Project of … Continue reading Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
‘My Number One’ by Helena Paparizou wins Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is located in southeastern Europe. On March 12, 2005, Karolos Papoulias became president. Greece won its first Eurovision Song Contest with "My Number One," performed by Helena Paparizou, in Kyiv. The 2005 contest featured 39 entries, with various countries competing for the title.
