Former Miss Universe Russia finalist Kseniya Alexandrova, 30, lost her life in a horrific vehicle accident when an elk suddenly jumped into the road and struck her windshield.
On July 5, Alexandrova and her husband were traveling through Tver Oblast when the tragedy happened. She was hit in the head as the elk crashed through their car’s windshield. She died on August 12 after being quickly sent to a hospital in Moscow, where she remained in a coma.
In addition to winning first runner-up in the Miss Russia competition that year, Alexandrova was well-known for her commanding presence in the Miss Universe 2017 pageant. She was not just a well-known model but also a trained psychodrama therapist with degrees in psychology and finance.
In a statement, her agency, Modus Vivendis, expressed sadness for her passing while also lauding her for her kindness, wit, and admirable personality.