MOSCOW – Ksenia Alexandrova, a Russian model who represented her country at the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, has died from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 30.
The Russian media reports, the accident occurred on July 5 in Tver Oblast, when Alexandrova was traveling with her husband.
A deer suddenly ran onto the road, causing their vehicle’s windshield to shatter. Alexandrova received severe head injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where she slipped into a coma.
The local media reported that despite battling for her life for nearly a month, she succumbed to her injuries.
However, her husband remained unhurt in the accident and his name was not disclosed by the local Russian media for privacy reasons.
After achieving recognition as a runner-up in the Miss Russia pageant, Alexandrova went on to represent her country at the 2017 Miss Universe competition in Las Vegas, a chance she received when pageant winner Polina Popova chose to participate in Miss World instead.
During the Miss Universe event, held at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017, Alexandrova shared an uplifting message in an interview translated from Russian: “I hope people everywhere believe in themselves and keep dreaming. We must remain strong, never abandon our aspirations, and remember that in this world, anything is possible.”
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Modus Vivendis, the modeling agency owned by Kseniya Alexandrova, confirmed her passing away on August 12. Taking to Instagram, the agency shared an heart-touching post the following day. The statement did not mention the cause of her death.
Remembering her in their tribute, the agency described Alexandrova as “a gifted, radiant, and inspiring personality” who always offered encouragement and warmth to those around her. “To us, she will eternally remain a symbol of grace, generosity, and inner strength,” the post added.
