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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Russian model and Miss Universe 2017 runner-up Kseniya Alexandrova dies in crash at 30
The modeling and pageant worlds are mourning Russian Miss Universe 2017 contestant Kseniya Alexandrova, who has died weeks after an elk crashed through her car's windshield. The Miss Russia 2017 first runner-up was 30. Alexandrova was also a television host and held a financial degree from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, according to Us Weekly. In 2022 she earned a psychology degree at Moscow Pedagogical State University and began practicing as a psychodrama therapist. The stunning encounter occurred on July 5, as Alexandrova and her husband of four months drove through Tver Oblast, a region about 200 miles northwest of Moscow, Russian news outlet Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported. They were traveling home from the village of Rzhev in their Porsche Panamera — Alexandrova in the passenger seat and her husband at the wheel — when the massive animal leaped directly in front of them on the M-9 highway. 'From the moment it jumped out until the impact, a split second passed,' her husband, who was not named, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta. 'I didn't have time to do anything.' He was unhurt, but his wife was critically injured. 'She was unconscious, her head was fractured, everything was covered in blood,' he told Rossiyskaya Gazeta. 'The frontal bones of the skull were broken — it was an open cranial-brain injury.' Fellow motorists pulled over to help, and Alexandrova was taken to Moscow's Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine, where she remained in a coma. Despite her catastrophic injuries, she clung to life for more than a month before dying on Aug. 12, according to the Russian outlet. Modus Vivendis, the modeling agency she'd been working with since age 19, confirmed 'with great sadness' the death of 'our colleague and friend' in an Instagram post. 'She knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone who was around,' the agency said. 'For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength. We sincerely mourn and express our deepest condolences to her family, friends and everyone who had the good fortune to know Ksenia.' Miss Universe pageant organizers also paid tribute. '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,' the pageant said in a social media post captioning video of her speaking during the contest. '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.' __________
West Australian
17 hours ago
- West Australian
Kseniya Alexandrova: Former Russian Miss Universe contestant dies after car crash with elk
A former Miss Universe beauty pageant contestant who represented Russia on the world stage has died following a freak accident after an elk smashed through the windscreen of the car she was travelling in. Kseniya Alexandrova, 30, was rescued from the crash scene in the Russian town of Tver Oblast in July, before being diagnosed with severe brain injuries. Russian news sources have now reported that Ms Alexandrova succumbed to her injuries and passed away on August 12. Sitting in the passenger seat, Ms Alexandrova was being driven home by her husband on July 5 when the collision occurred. The animal surprised the couple by jumping onto the road before being hit by the car, smashing through the windscreen and into Ms Alexandrova. 'From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything,' her husband told Russian outlet the Rossiyskaya Gazeta in a (translated) statement. 'Everything was covered in blood,' Ms Alexandrova's husband of four months explained before adding that she was rendered unconscious from the impact. Emergency services arrived on the scene 15 minutes after the crash, and the former Miss Universe contestant was transported to a Moscow hospital, but her injuries ultimately proved fatal. In addition to her modelling career, Ms Alexandrova was also a practising psychologist, having earned a degree from Moscow Pedagogical State University, according to her Instagram page. 'It is with great sadness that we inform you that our colleague and friend, model Kseniya Alexandrova, passed away yesterday evening,' Modeling agency Modus Vivendis, who represented her, confirmed in a statement on Instagram. 'Kseniya was bright [and] talented. She knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone who was around. For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength. 'We sincerely mourn and express our deepest condolences to her family, friends and everyone who had the good fortune to know Kseniya,' the statement added.
Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Perth Now
Miss Universe model dies after freak accident
A former Miss Universe beauty pageant contestant who represented Russia on the world stage has died following a freak accident after an elk smashed through the windscreen of the car she was travelling in. Kseniya Alexandrova, 30, was rescued from the crash scene in the Russian town of Tver Oblast in July, before being diagnosed with severe brain injuries. Russian news sources have now reported that Ms Alexandrova succumbed to her injuries and passed away on August 12. Sitting in the passenger seat, Ms Alexandrova was being driven home by her husband on July 5 when the collision occurred. The animal surprised the couple by jumping onto the road before being hit by the car, smashing through the windscreen and into Ms Alexandrova. 'From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything,' her husband told Russian outlet the Rossiyskaya Gazeta in a (translated) statement. 'Everything was covered in blood,' Ms Alexandrova's husband of four months explained before adding that she was rendered unconscious from the impact. Emergency services arrived on the scene 15 minutes after the crash, and the former Miss Universe contestant was transported to a Moscow hospital, but her injuries ultimately proved fatal. In addition to her modelling career, Ms Alexandrova was also a practising psychologist, having earned a degree from Moscow Pedagogical State University, according to her Instagram page. 'It is with great sadness that we inform you that our colleague and friend, model Kseniya Alexandrova, passed away yesterday evening,' Modeling agency Modus Vivendis, who represented her, confirmed in a statement on Instagram. 'Kseniya was bright [and] talented. She knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone who was around. For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength. 'We sincerely mourn and express our deepest condolences to her family, friends and everyone who had the good fortune to know Kseniya,' the statement added.
Time of India
18 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.
7NEWS
19 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Kseniya Alexandrova: Former Russian Miss Universe contestant dies after car crash with elk
A former Miss Universe beauty pageant contestant who represented Russia on the world stage has died following a freak accident after an elk smashed through the windscreen of the car she was travelling in. Kseniya Alexandrova, 30, was rescued from the crash scene in the Russian town of Tver Oblast in July, before being diagnosed with severe brain injuries. Russian news sources have now reported that Ms Alexandrova succumbed to her injuries and passed away on August 12. Sitting in the passenger seat, Ms Alexandrova was being driven home by her husband on July 5 when the collision occurred. The animal surprised the couple by jumping onto the road before being hit by the car, smashing through the windscreen and into Ms Alexandrova. 'From the moment it jumped out to the impact, a split second passed. I didn't have time to do anything,' her husband told Russian outlet the Rossiyskaya Gazeta in a (translated) statement. 'Everything was covered in blood,' Ms Alexandrova's husband of four months explained before adding that she was rendered unconscious from the impact. Emergency services arrived on the scene 15 minutes after the crash, and the former Miss Universe contestant was transported to a Moscow hospital, but her injuries ultimately proved fatal. In addition to her modelling career, Ms Alexandrova was also a practising psychologist, having earned a degree from Moscow Pedagogical State University, according to her Instagram page. 'It is with great sadness that we inform you that our colleague and friend, model Kseniya Alexandrova, passed away yesterday evening,' Modeling agency Modus Vivendis, who represented her, confirmed in a statement on Instagram. 'Kseniya was bright [and] talented. She knew how to inspire, support and give warmth to everyone who was around. For us, she will forever remain a symbol of beauty, kindness and inner strength. 'We sincerely mourn and express our deepest condolences to her family, friends and everyone who had the good fortune to know Kseniya,' the statement added.
