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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kseniya Alexandrova Death News: Popular Russian model Kseniya Alexandrova dies in tragic car accident
The news of Kseniya Alexandrova's passing has left a heavy silence in the world of fashion and beyond. At just 30 years old, the Russian model and Miss Universe 2017 contestant lost her life on August 12, following injuries from a tragic car accident. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her death feels almost unreal, not only because of her young age but also because she had only recently stepped into married life, a new chapter filled with promise. On July 5, Kseniya and her husband were driving home when their car struck an elk that suddenly crossed the road. She was sitting beside him, and the impact was devastating. For weeks she fought for her life in hospital, but her body could not recover. Her husband's words describing that day are filled with grief no one should have to bear. "From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything. The elk flew into the car. The blow hit Ksyusha in the head. She was unconscious, her head was broken, everything was covered in blood,' her husband told popular Russian outlet Rossiyskaya Gazeta, in a statement. But Kseniya should not be remembered only for the accident that took her. She was a woman whose presence lit up every space she entered. Many first came to know her when she became the first runner-up at Miss Russia 2017, later representing her country at Miss Universe. With her poised walk, radiant smile and quiet confidence, she stood out not only as a beauty queen but as someone with depth. Kseniya was also a qualified psychologist, proof that her ambitions extended far beyond the runway. Her modelling agency, Modus Vivendis, called her a symbol of 'beauty, kindness and inner strength.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Those who worked alongside her remember not just her elegance, but the way she treated people with warmth, with encouragement, with genuine care. Her Instagram, filled with glimpses of her wedding earlier this year, showed a young woman in love, stepping into a hopeful future. To think that life was so suddenly taken away feels deeply cruel. At 30, Kseniya Alexandrova leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured only by crowns or campaigns. She will be remembered for her light, her grace, and the humanity she brought into an industry often obsessed with perfection. For those who knew her personally and those who admired her from afar, Kseniya will remain unforgettable.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Indian Express
Miss Universe 2017 contestant meets with accident as deer crashes through car's windshield, dies after a month in ICU
Kseniya Alexandrova, who shot to fame as the first runner-up at Miss Russia 2017 and went on to represent her country at Miss Universe the same year, has died at the age of 30. According to Russian news website Hola!, Alexandrova passed away on August 12, succumbing to injuries sustained in a car accident in the country's Tver Oblast region in July. Following the accident, she had been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine. A post shared by Kseniya Alexandrova (@kseniyaalexandrova) The report further stated that Alexandrova was in the passenger seat when the car, driven by her husband Ilya, hit an elk which then crashed through the windshield. Elk is a large species of deer native to North America as well as Central and East Asia. While Ilya suffered no serious harm, Alexandrova sustained a serious head injury in the accident. 'From the moment it (the elk) jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything,' Ilya told Fox News in a statement translated from Russian. 'She was unconscious, her head was fractured, everything was covered in blood. The frontal bones of the skull were broken – it was an open cranial-brain injury,' he added. Beyond modelling, Alexandrova had built a career in mental wellbeing. In 2016, she secured a finance degree from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. She later pivoted to psychology, studying at Moscow State Pedagogical University, and eventually began working as a therapist, a report in Hola! said. Alexandrova regularly shared insights into mental health on her Instagram handle. In one post from April, she reflected on common themes in her therapy sessions. 'If I were asked what people most often come to therapy with, anxiety would definitely be one of the first on the list,' she wrote in the caption. A post shared by Kseniya Alexandrova (@kseniyaalexandrova) Her appearance on the Miss Universe stage in 2017 marked a major moment in Alexandrova's professional journey.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kseniya Alexandrova: 5 facts about the former Miss Universe contestant
Russian model and beauty queen Kseniya Alexandrova, who once represented Russia on the Miss Universe stage, has died at the age of 30. Her agency, Modus Vivendis, confirmed the news in a statement. As reported by Us Magazine, the tragedy followed a car accident last month in Tver Oblast, Russia, where she and her husband, Ilya, were driving when an elk suddenly ran into the road. Kseniya Alexandrova first stepped into the spotlight as the runner-up at Miss Russia 2017, which led her to represent the country at Miss Universe.(Instagram/Kseniya Alexandrova) Alexandrova suffered a severe brain injury in the crash. She was hospitalized for weeks but never recovered, passing away on August 12, 2025. The loss came only four months after she got married. Her agency described her as 'bright, talented and extraordinarily bright,' adding that she 'knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone around her.' The statement called her a lasting 'symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength.' Also read: Kseniya Alexandrova, former Miss Universe contestant, dies four months after wedding in bizarre car accident Here are 5 facts you must know about the late model: Kseniya Alexandrova's education According to Us Magazine, Alexandrova earned a finance degree from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in 2016 before shifting gears and studying psychology at Moscow State Pedagogical University. Alexandrova was a mental health advocate In recent years, she built a career as a therapist and often used her Instagram account to post reflections on mental health. In one entry from April, she opened up about what her clients often struggled with in sessions. 'If I were asked what people most often come to therapy with, anxiety would definitely be one of the first on the list,' she wrote, pointing out how constant stress and fatigue can hide deeper problems. Also read: Putin's speech in English: Russian president stuns Europe with Ukraine announcement post-Trump talks Alexandrova's pageant moment Kseniya Alexandrova first stepped into the spotlight as the runner-up at Miss Russia 2017, which led her to represent the country at Miss Universe the same year. She did not make it to the top 16, but the chance to walk that stage was a career milestone. Alexandrova's wedding Earlier this year, she exchanged vows with her husband, Ilya, reports US Magazine. They got married on March 22. Love for Pilates She also shared her love of fitness with followers. In late 2024, she highlighted a Pilates studio in Moscow that she called 'cozy, stylish and incredibly atmospheric,' encouraging people to try reformer classes for 'royal posture and a strong, healthy, fit body.' FAQs Who was Kseniya Alexandrova? She was a Russian model, therapist, and beauty queen who competed in Miss Universe 2017. How did Kseniya Alexandrova die? She passed away in August 2025 after suffering a brain injury from a car accident involving an elk. Was Kseniya Alexandrova married? Yes, she married her husband, Ilya, in April 2025, just months before her death. What did her modeling agency say? Her agency remembered her as a symbol of 'beauty, kindness and inner strength.'
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Freak accident kills beauty queen: Deer crashes through car windshield, becomes Kseniya Alexandrova's cause of death
Kseniya Alexandrova has died after suffering serious brain injuries in a freak accident. In July, while travelling with her husband, Ilya, in Tver Oblast, Russia, their car collided with an elk, a large species of deer. The 30-year-old former beauty queen was sitting in the passenger seat when the animal struck the vehicle. Her husband later said everything happened within seconds, leaving him no chance to avoid the impact. The elk suddenly jumped onto the road and crashed through the car's windshield. It caused severe brain injuries to Kseniya. "From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything," Ilya told Rossiyskaya Gazeta. 'Everything was covered in blood,' he said. Alexandrova was found unconscious and bleeding before being rushed to a Moscow hospital, where she remained until her death on August 12. Alexandrova was well known in Russia, having finished first runner-up in the Miss Russia 2017 pageant. She represented her country at Miss Universe the same year. Though she had not placed in the top 16, her work in modelling gained her significant recognition. Kseniya Alexandrova married Ilya in April, four months before the accident. She shared photos of their wedding on Instagram. 'I never thought that one event could echo inside me for so long. I remember every second, and it feels as if I am still living through the whole whirlwind of emotions,' she wrote on Instagram. 'That day was filled with so much love, joy, and sincere feelings that my heart is still full of them. Thank you to everyone who was with us — it is priceless!' she added. Kseniya studied finance and credit at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in 2016. She later studied psychology at Moscow State Pedagogical University. At the time of her death, she was working as a therapist and often wrote about mental health on social media.
News18
a day ago
- News18
Miss Universe 2017 Contestant Kseniya Alexandrova Dies After Deer Smashes Through Car Windshield
Kseniya Alexandrova, who represented Russia in Miss Universe 2017, died due to significant brain injuries when an elk crashed into the windshield of her Porsche last month. Kseniya Alexandrova, who represented Russia in Miss Universe 2017, died earlier this week in a freak car accident when a deer smashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to several reports. She was aged 30 at the time of her death. Kseniya was the first runner-up of Miss Russia 2017 and represented Russia at Miss Universe 2017. She suffered severe brain injuries when a big elk crashed into the windshield of her car while she and her husband were driving in Tver Oblast, Russia, on July 5, according to People magazine. For the unversed, an elk is one specific species of deer, and is technically much larger than other deer species. They weigh approximately 320-500 kg, and they also have antlers that can be up to four feet long. Kseniya was in the passenger seat of the Porsche Panamera. Kseniya suffered significant trauma that kept her in a coma until she died on Friday (August 15), although her husband managed to survive. 'From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything," her husband told a Russian outlet. 'The Miss Universe Organisation 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," the Miss Universe said in a statement. '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." 'Everything Was Covered In Blood' The husband, Ilya, said the elk's leg hit her wife's head after going through the window of the sports car. 'The elk flew into the car. The blow hit Kseniya in the head. She was unconscious, her head was broken, and everything was covered in blood," he said. What added to the tragedy was that the couple had married four months before the accident. Tributes started pouring in soon after Kseniya's death reports were made public. Kseniya's modelling agency, Modus Vivendis, which she began working with at 19 years old, confirmed her death on social media. 'Kseniya was bright, talented and extraordinarily bright. She 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 said. In addition to being a model, Kseniya also worked as a psychologist and television host. She earned a degree in finance and credit from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in 2016. Later, in 2020, she graduated from the High School of Cinema and Television Ostankino. She earned a psychology degree from Moscow Pedagogical State University in 2022 and worked as a therapist. Location : Russia First Published: News viral Miss Universe 2017 Contestant Kseniya Alexandrova Dies After Deer Smashes Through Car Windshield Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
