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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Influencer Kseniya Alexandrova's cause of death revealed after her tragic death at 30, only days after her wedding
The fashion and pageant community is in shock following the heartbreaking news of Kseniya Alexandrova's death. The former Miss Universe Russia 2017, model, influencer and psychologist died at the age of 30 after sustaining severe injuries in a devastating car crash in July. She had been fighting for her life in the intensive care unit of the Sklifosovsky Research Institute, but tragically did not survive. Kseniya Alexandrova's fatal accident in Tver region According to reports, the crash occurred in the Tver region when the car Alexandrova was travelling in collided with a moose that suddenly ran onto the road. She was seated in the passenger seat, while her husband, who was driving, survived the accident. The impact left Alexandrova with a traumatic brain injury, from which she could not recover. Kseniya Alexandrova's life was full of dreams Originally from Moscow, Kseniya Alexandrova began her modelling career at 19 with the Modus Vivendis agency. She quickly became known for her elegance and charm, which later led her to represent Russia at the Miss Universe 2017 competition. Beyond beauty, she was academically gifted, holding a Finance degree from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and later qualifying as a psychologist after completing her studies at Moscow Pedagogical University in 2021. Her modelling agency paid tribute, describing her as a radiant and inspiring figure who embodied both inner and outer beauty. They remembered her as someone who always offered warmth and encouragement to those around her. Tributes from Miss Universe organisation The Miss Universe Organisation also honoured her memory with a touching video tribute shared on Instagram. They described Alexandrova as a woman whose grace and strength left a lasting impression on everyone in the pageant family. Fans from across the globe flooded the comments with heartfelt messages, many calling her one of the most beautiful contestants they had ever seen on stage. What makes this loss even more heart-wrenching is that Alexandrova had only married in March this year, stepping into what should have been a new and joyous chapter in her life. Instead, her sudden passing has left a void that words can barely capture. Her story is a tragic reminder of life's fragility, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who admired her beauty, kindness, and strength.
Canada News.Net
25-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Russia crosses ruble foreign trade threshold
The share of the currency has surpassed 50% in all trade regions for the first time, according to the central bank The share of the Russian ruble in payments for Russian exports surpassed 50% for the first time earlier this year, according to central bank data. Moscow and many of its trading partners have stepped up efforts to reduce exposure to the Western financial system since major Russian banks were cut off from SWIFT in 2022 as part of Ukraine-related sanctions. Banks and businesses have sought to use alternative financial and banking platforms and increasingly use national currencies in trade settlements. In May, the ruble accounted for 52.4% of export settlements, up slightly from April's 52%, as Moscow accelerated its shift away from Western currencies under sanctions pressure, according to central bank data published earlier this month. Both months marked the first time the ruble has exceeded 50% across all major trade regions. "Notably, the rise in ruble payments coincides with a decline in the use of currencies from so-called 'friendly' countries," Tatiana Belyanchikova, a finance professor at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Thursday. She noted that trading partners - aside from those using major global currencies such as the US dollar or euro - increasingly prefer rubles to avoid conversion costs and secure better terms. Oceania led with 94.2% of export payments in rubles, followed by the Caribbean (92.1%) and Africa (84.6%). Europe and North America reached 59.8% and 51.9%, respectively. The ruble's dominance and a shift towards national currencies is even more pronounced in trade with neighboring states and key partners. Nearly 90% of settlements with nearby countries were conducted in national currencies by the end of May, while ruble-yuan trade with China hit 95% in late 2024, according to central bank figures. Analysts say the data underscores Moscow's accelerating de-dollarization drive as sanctions reshape global financial flows, with strategic partners increasingly adopting the ruble to bypass restrictions.
Russia Today
24-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Western blitzkrieg has failed
Russia has successfully resisted the ideological blitzkrieg by the West aimed at dividing the country's society and stirring unrest, according to the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Addressing students at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics on Monday, Zakharova accused Western countries of trying to isolate and destabilize the country following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The West was counting on 'a split within Russian society' and intergenerational conflict, particularly as a result of its economic pressure, according to the official. 'The ideological blitzkrieg was one hundred percent planned. They placed a bet…' on Russia's defeat, but the country has withstood all the challenges, Zakharova said. The US and EU have imposed numerous sanctions against Russia since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 in an effort to isolate the country. Measures include a ban on Russia's seaborne oil shipments, cutting access to Western financial system, freezing foreign reserves, and many other restrictions. Russia has repeatedly condemned the Western sanctions as illegal and ineffective, saying they have failed to destabilize its economy, and have instead backfired on the countries that imposed them. READ MORE: West uses sanctions against Russia as an instrument of 'strategic pressure' – Putin Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext to eliminate Russia as a competitor. He pointed out that a total of 28,595 sanctions had been imposed against Russian companies and individuals in recent years, more than the total number of restrictions on all other countries combined. He added that the national economy has become more resilient and continues to grow despite the pressure. Russia's rivals will always seek to weaken it, Putin told the audience, adding that even if sanctions are eased, the West would find new ways to 'throw a wrench in the works.' US President Donald Trump, who launched talks with Moscow and Kiev last month in an effort to resolve the conflict, has signaled he may use economic sanctions as leverage, suggesting they could be eased if peace is reached or tightened if negotiations fail.
