Viktoria from canteen to Miss Universe the dream of the

Viktoria, from canteen to Miss Universe: the dream of the Ukrainian model

In fact, she will represent Ukraine at the final of the competition

, after coming second in the 2021 national competition. Viktoria Apanasenko must challenge beauties from around the world to take home the crown and headband. But she is more determined than ever:

“It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid.

I love my Ukraine very much and it is a great honor to represent her internationally,” said the 28-year-old girl, originally from Chernihiv, who graduated a few years ago in social services from the Faculty of Psychology at Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv has made .

Viktoria is determined to win the competition

not only for his personal satisfaction, but s

especially to keep your country in the spotlight

: “We need the support of other countries to save the lives of our people and stop the cruelty of Russia,” he said in front of local media microphones.