Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova passes away at 30
Russian beauty queen and model Kseniya Alexandra has died. Alexandra was best known for representing Russia at the Miss Universe 2017.
Her untimely passing was announced by her modeling agency, Modus Vivendis. In a translated Instagram post, the agency confirmed the heartbreaking news that the model and beauty queen had passed away on the evening of Aug. 12.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our colleague and friend, model Ksenia Alexandrova, passed away last night," the statement read.
The agency described the model as a "bright" and "talented" person who "knew how to inspire, support, and give warmth to everyone around her."
"For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness, and inner strength,” it continued. "We sincerely mourn and express our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and everyone who had the good fortune to know Ksenia."
The cause of her death was not disclosed.
The Miss Universe Organization, on its social media pages, paid tribute to the beauty queen, sharing a compilation video of her pageant journey.
"The Miss Universe Organization extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and everyone whose life was touched by the light of Miss Universe Russia 2017, Kseniya Alexandrova. Her grace, beauty, and spirit left an unforgettable mark on the Miss Universe family and beyond. May her memory continue to inspire kindness, strength, and love in all those who were fortunate enough to know her," it wrote.
Alexandrova began her modeling career at the age of 19 with the Modus Vivendis agency, with which she remained signed until her passing.
Alongside her modeling work, she earned a degree in Finance and Credit from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in 2016. In 2022, she graduated from Moscow Pedagogical State University with a degree in Psychology and went on to become a psychologist.
The 30-year-old model, who represented Moscow in Miss Russia 2017, became first runner-up and competed in Miss Universe in Las Vegas later that year.
At that time, she said her "whole life has changed" since the pageant began, and that it has made her stronger and more confident.
"I've become stronger, started believing in myself more, and realised that a lot depends on the people aspirations. The contest gives me strength for new achievements, both in work and in my personal life. It has shown me the new talents which I had never suspected I had in me. Of course, every time I have to put in the maximum effort, but it's worth it. I can prove, above all to myself, what I am capable of. The contest gives me the drive to further develop in all areas! I am enjoying every minute of being here @missuniverse ! This is an incredible stage of my life and I'm very glad that I have the chance to go through it," she wrote in an Instagram post.
