The Miss Universe Ukraine Pageant has a new owner

The owner of “Miss Uлraine Universe” Oleksandra Ruffin has sold the pageant. A foreign-owned international company became the new owner of the “Miss Ukraine Universe” pageant. Both parties stayed satisfied with the results of the agreement. Anna Filimonova is a Pageant Director and holder of the license to conduct “Miss Ukraine Universe” in Ukraine.

“Miss Ukraine Universe” Pageant has been held in Ukraine annually since 2006 under the auspices of “Miss Universe” Pageant. The owner and organizer of the biggest world beauty pageant since September 2015 is WME | IMG, a large American corporation.

Oleksandra Ruffin with Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler

Ukraine at Miss Universe since 2006

2014 - Diana Harkusha became one of the TOP-5, gained the title of the 2nd runner-up “Miss Universe”-2014 (3rd place)
2013 - Olga Storozhenko became one of the TOP-10
2011 - Olesia Stafanko became one of the TOP-5 and gained the title of the 1st runner-up “Miss Universe”-2011 (2nd place)
In 2010, Anna Poslavska became one of the TOP-5, gained the title of the 3rd runner-up «Miss Universe” 2011 (4th place)
In 2007, Liudmyla Bikmullina became one of the TOP-16
In 2006, Inna Tsymbaliuk became of the TOP-20

Statement from Oleksandra Ruffin

“When I created the “Miss Ukraine Universe” Pageant, I had to invest many efforts to make this contest the best in the country, and the brand recognizable and prestigious at international scale. We have achieved excellent results at “Miss Universe”, what I am very proud of.

I am grateful to the whole team involved in these results and to all our winners for our cooperation! Time zips along, and there are new priorities and goals in my life related with new business projects. I wish prosperity to the “Miss Ukraine Universe” Organization”.