The Miss Grand Ukraine 2018 (Queen Of Ukraine 2018) pageant was held on May 23, 2018, at the Congress and Exhibition Center "Parkovy". This year, 21 participants from different cities of Ukraine fought for the title and crown. The girls went through a difficult period of preparation to showcase themselves at the coronation night.
The Miss Grand International pageant’s official Facebook page revealed the details and the winner in a post.
#MissGrandUkraine2018 #QueenofUkraine2018 Miss Yana Laurinaichute from Kyiv Region, a 26-year-old Master's degree student in Higher Economic Education, International Economic Relations at Karazin National University of Ukraine. She is standing 178 cm tall and passionate about art and painting, and writing poetry.
Yana Laurinaichute was crowned by her predecessor Snizhana Tanchuk #MissGrandUkraine2017 #QueenofUkraine2017 at the Queen of Ukraine 2018 Grand Fashion Show held at ??? ???????? • CEC Parkovy • ??? ???????? in the night of May 23.
(Photo Credits: Miss Grand International Facebook Official)
Yana will represent Ukraine at Miss Grand International 2018 to be held in Myanmar during this October.
In total, 20 titles and crowns were distributed at the final stage, but, here are the main subsidiary titles.
Among the six winners the awards and titles were distributed as follows:
Queen of Ukraine Universe 2018 - Elena-Evelina Firut, Lviv
Queen of Ukraine United Continents 2018 - Julia Shcherbak, Zaporozhye
Queen of Ukraine Planet 2018 - Victoria Ganusovska, Mykolayiv
Queen of Ukraine Global 2018 - Elizabeth Grushko, Mariupol
Queen of Ukraine Model of the World 2018 - Olga Terawska, m Khmelnitsky
The jury this year was formed by 80% of representatives of the media industry, which made it possible to objectively evaluate the outcome of each contestant. Particularly impressive was the social work of participants on the topic of HIV / AIDS in Ukraine. The most outstanding work, which was done by Antonina Golovach, was highly appreciated by jury members and viewers of the show.
The distinguishing feature that makes the Queen of Ukraine contest is unique is a talent show from the contenders for the crown. With a breath, the spectators watched for the stunning Eastern dance of Anna Karpenko and, applauding, chanted Ganusov Victoria. This evening really happened the merger of royal beauty and high art.
One of the impressive moments of the show was the arrival of participants in exclusive outfits from the Ukrainian designer Oksana Polonets. This collection has become a true symbol of Ukrainian beauty. Antonina Golovach received an exclusive gift from the designer.