# Miss Ukraine Universe

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National beauty pageant competition in Ukraine

Not to be confused with [Miss Ukraine](/source/Miss_Ukraine).

Miss Ukraine Universe Organization Міс Всесвіт Україна Formation 2006; 20 years ago (2006) Purpose Beauty pageant Headquarters Kyiv Location Ukraine Official language Ukrainian President Anna Filimonova Affiliations Miss Universe Website www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua

**Miss Ukraine Universe** ([Ukrainian](/source/Ukrainian_language): Міс Всесвіт Україна, [romanized](/source/Romanization_of_Ukrainian): *Mis Vsesvit Ukraina*) is a national beauty pageant in Ukraine. The winner represents Ukraine at [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe).

The pageant has existed since 2006, after the Miss Ukraine Organization lost the Miss Universe franchise to [Oleksandra Nikolayenko](/source/Oleksandra_Nikolayenko). The winner of the pageant represents Ukraine at Miss Universe. Previously, the representative of Ukraine was chosen by the [Miss Ukraine](/source/Miss_Ukraine) Committee.

The current Miss Ukraine Universe is [Sofiya Tkachuk](/source/Sofiya_Tkachuk) from Rivne, who was crowned on 9 June 2025.

## History

The Miss Ukraine Universe pageant was founded in 2006 by [Oleksandra Nikolayenko](/source/Oleksandra_Nikolayenko).

[Natalie Glebova](/source/Natalie_Glebova), [Miss Universe 2005](/source/Miss_Universe_2005) was invited by Nikolayenko to visit Ukraine to promote the Miss Ukraine Universe contest in 2006.[1] The inaugural contest was won by [Inna Tsymbalyuk](/source/Inna_Tsymbalyuk).[2]

In April 2016 Nikolayenko sold the pageant. A foreign-owned international company became the new owner of the Miss Ukraine Universe beauty contest.[2][3]

The current Miss Universe license holder in Ukraine and the National Director of the pageant is [Anna Filimonova](/source/Anna_Filimonova).

## Selection of the winner

Participants of the pageant should be citizens of Ukraine and have from 18 to 28 years of age.

The jury members of the contest are well-known film and television stars, athletes, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. The jury and the honored guests of the Miss Ukraine Universe pageant: [Naomi Campbell](/source/Naomi_Campbell), [Dolph Lundgren](/source/Dolph_Lundgren), [Jean-Claude Van Damme](/source/Jean-Claude_Van_Damme), [Sylvester Stallone](/source/Sylvester_Stallone), [Jason Statham](/source/Jason_Statham), [Joan Collins](/source/Joan_Collins), [Thomas Anders](/source/Thomas_Anders), [Eric Trump](/source/Eric_Trump), [Andrii Shevchenko](/source/Andriy_Shevchenko), [Snizhana Onopko](/source/Snejana_Onopka), [Oleksandr Dolgopolov](/source/Alexandr_Dolgopolov), [Caroline Wozniacki](/source/Caroline_Wozniacki), Paula Shugart, Miss Universe-2008 [Dayana Mendoza](/source/Dayana_Mendoza), Miss Universe-2005 [Natalie Glebova](/source/Natalie_Glebova), [Fadil Berisha](/source/Fadil_Berisha), [Sherri Hill](/source/Sherri_Hill) and others.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Titleholders

- : Declared as the Winner

- : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Finished as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Finished as a special awards winner

- - *The winner of Miss Ukraine Universe represents her country at the [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe). On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before 2006 Miss Ukraine pageant sent delegates to Miss Universe pageant under Lilia Kuznetsova directorship.*

Year Oblast Miss Ukraine Universe Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) Notes Anna Filimonova directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2016 2025 Rivne Sofiya Tkachuk[4][5] Unplaced 2024 Odesa Alina Ponomarenko Unplaced 2023 Kyiv Angelina Usanova[6] Unplaced Voice For Change (Silver Winner) Later, Miss Eco International 2024. 2022 Chernihiv Viktoria Apanasenko[7] Unplaced Spirit of Carnival Award Best National Costume Appointed — Due to the impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine, the First Runner-up of 2021 crowned as Miss Ukraine Universe 2022. 2021 Dnipropetrovsk Hanna Nepliakh[8] Unplaced 2020 Kyiv Yelyzaveta Yastremska Unplaced Appointed — Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the First Runner-up of 2019 crowned as the Miss Ukraine Universe 2020. 2019 Zaporizhzhia Anastasia Subbota Unplaced 2018 Odesa Karina Zhosan Unplaced 2017 Kyiv Yana Krasnikova Unplaced 2016 Kyiv Alena Spodynyuk Unplaced Oleksandra Nikolayenko directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2016―2015 2015 Kyiv Anna Vergelskaya Unplaced 2014 Kharkiv Diana Harkusha 2nd Runner-up Appointed — She was given the title after the original winner refused to compete at Miss Universe. Lviv Anna Andres Did not compete Resigned — Anna Andres withdrew from the pageant for personal reasons. 2013 Vinnytsia Olga Storozhenko Top 10 2012 Kharkiv Anastasia Chernova Unplaced 2011 Odesa Olesya Stefanko[9] 1st Runner-up 2010 Kherson Anna Poslavska[10] 3rd Runner-up 2009 Donetsk Khrystyna Kots-Hotlib[11] Unplaced 2008 Kharkiv Eleonora Masalab[12] Unplaced 2007 Kharkiv Lyudmila Bikmullina[13] Top 15 2006 Chernivtsi Inna Tsymbalyuk[14] Top 20 Lilia Kuznetsova directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1995―2004 2005 Kyiv Juliya Chernyshova Unplaced 2004 Odesa Oleksandra Nikolayenko Unplaced President of Miss Ukraine Universe from 2006 to 2015. 2003 Kyiv Lilja Kopytova Unplaced 2002 Kyiv Liliana Gorova Unplaced 2001 Zaporizhzhia Yuliya Linova Unplaced 2000 Dnipropetrovsk Natalie Shvachko Unplaced 1999 Kyiv Zhanna Pikhulya Unplaced 1998 Kharkiv Olena Spirina Unplaced 1997 Kharkiv Natalia Nadtochey Unplaced 1996 Kyiv Irina Borisova Unplaced 1995 Kyiv Irina Chernomaz Unplaced

### Oblast Rankings

Oblast Titles Year Kyiv 11 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023 Kharkiv Oblast 6 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014 Odesa Oblast 4 2004, 2011, 2018, 2024 Dnipropetrovsk Oblast 2 2000, 2021 Zaporizhzhia Oblast 2001, 2019 Rivne Oblast 1 2025 Chernihiv Oblast 2022 Lviv Oblast 2014 Vinnytsia Oblast 2013 Kherson Oblast 2010 Donetsk Oblast 2009 Chernivtsi Oblast 2006

## See also

- [Ukraine portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Ukraine)

- [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe)

- [Ukraine at major beauty pageants](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ukraine_at_major_beauty_pageants&action=edit&redlink=1)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["First Miss Universe visit to Ukraine"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090830213853/http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=35&fa=35&page=3011). Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from [the original](http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=35&fa=35&page=3011) on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2009.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Miss_Ukraine_Universe_Events_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Miss_Ukraine_Universe_Events_2-1) ["Miss Ukraine Universe Events"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150202103018/http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=34&fa=34&page=3022). Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from [the original](http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=34&fa=34&page=3022) on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["About the Contest"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141006171143/http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=30&fa=30&page=3002). Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from [the original](http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/ind.php?www=30&fa=30&page=3002) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** @missukraine_universe; (9 June 2025). ["«Міс Всесвіт Україна»-2025 стала Софія Ткачук (@sofiya_tkachukk ), саме вона представлятиме нашу країну на міжнародній арені. Члени журі відзначили її як харизматичну, комунікабельну особистість із глибокими знаннями іноземних мов і досвідом міжкультурної взаємодії – якостями, що посилюють дипломатичну місію конкурсу"](https://www.instagram.com/missukraine_universe/p/DKq6xLPg0kD/) ["Miss Universe Ukraine"-2025 became Sofia Tkachuk (@sofiya_tkachukk ), she is the one who will represent our country on the international arena. The jury members noted her as a charismatic, sociable personality with in-depth knowledge of foreign languages and cross-cultural interaction— qualities that enhance the diplomatic mission of the competition.] (in Ukrainian) – via [Instagram](/source/Instagram).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["«Титут «Міс Всесвіт Україна»-2025 отримала Софія Ткачук з Рівненщини"](https://tomat.rv.ua/tytut-mis-vsesvit-ukraina-2025-otrymala-sofiia-tkachuk-z-rivnenshchyny/) [The title "Miss Universe Ukraine"-2025 was received by Sofia Tkachuk from the Rivne region]. *tomat.rv.ua* (in Ukrainian). 9 June 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["The winner of the Miss Universe Ukraine is the young Kyivan, Angelina Usanova"](https://odessa-journal.com/the-winner-of-the-miss-universe-ukraine-is-the-young-kyivan-angelina-usanova). *[Odessa Journal](/source/Odessa_Journal)*. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Титул «Міс Україна Всесвіт»-2022 отримала Вікторія Апанасенко з Чернігова: фото і відео"](https://karavan.ua/zvezdy/titul-mis-ukraina-vsesvit-2022-otrimala-viktorija-apanasenko-z-chernigova-foto-i-video/). *Karavan* (in Ukrainian). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Budysh, Andriana (15 October 2021). ["Анна Неплях победила на "Мисс Украина Вселенная" 2021: биография красавицы"](https://showbiz.24tv.ua/ru/miss-ukraina-vselennaja-2021-pobeditelnica-chto-izvestno-o-devushke_n1770362). *[Channel 24](/source/Channel_24_(Ukraine))* (in Russian). Retrieved 15 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ukr2011_9-0)** ["Winner of Miss Ukraine Universe 2011"](https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=uk&tl=en&u=http://tsn.ua/glamur/svitska-hronika/obrano-peremozhnicyu-konkursu-mis-ukrayina-vsesvit-2011.html). TCH.ua. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ukr2010_10-0)** ["Miss Ukraine Universe 2010"](https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=uk&tl=en&u=http://tabloid.pravda.com.ua/photos/4b1aad980de18/). *[Ukrayinska Pravda](/source/Ukrayinska_Pravda)*. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-eleutheran_11-0)** ["Miss Universe contestants in downtown Nassau"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110718083818/http://www.eleutheranews.com/local/525.html). The Eleutheran. 8 August 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.eleutheranews.com/local/525.html) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ukr2008_12-0)** ["Naomi, Nikolayenko and Ruffin chose Miss Ukraine Universe"](https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=uk&tl=en&u=http://tabloid.pravda.com.ua/photos/47bd7f6deb322/). *[Ukrayinska Pravda](/source/Ukrayinska_Pravda)*. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ukr2007_13-0)** ["Балерина з-під Фудзіями"](https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=uk&tl=en&u=http://www.umoloda.kiev.ua/number/924/212/33634/). *Ukrayina Moloda*. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ukr2006_14-0)** ["Bevy of international beauties vie for Miss Universe"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110622072011/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2006%2F7%2F24%2Fapworld%2F20060724092828&sec=apworld). *[The Star](/source/The_Star_(Malaysia))*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). 24 July 2006. Archived from [the original](http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/7/24/apworld/20060724092828&sec=apworld) on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010. ["Inna Tsymbalyuk"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071217145101/http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2006/files/UA.html). missuniverse.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2006/files/UA.html) on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2010.

## External links

- [Official Miss Ukraine Universe website](http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080420114646/http://www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua/) 20 April 2008 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

v t e Miss Ukraine Universe 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

v t e Beauty pageants in Ukraine Miss Ukraine Miss Ukraine Universe

v t e Miss Universe participant countries and territories Active (1952–present) Africa Angola Botswana Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea Mauritius Mayotte Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Senegal South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Argentina Aruba Bahamas Belize Bolivia Bonaire Brazil British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Latina Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Asia Armenia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Israel Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Macau Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Europe Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Great Britain Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Malta Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Oceania Australia New Zealand Inactive since 2025 (under JKN Metaverse Inc.) Africa Benin (1962) Cameroon (2024) Eritrea (2024) Ethiopia (2017) Eswatini (1994) Gabon (2015) Gambia (1986) Kenya (2024) Lesotho (1978) Liberia (1977) Madagascar (1961) Morocco (2021) Réunion (1986) Seychelles (2022) Sierra Leone (2019) Somalia (2024) Tunisia (1971) Americas Antigua and Barbuda (2008) Barbados (2020) Bermuda (1997) Dominica (1985) French Guiana (1984) Greenland (1990) Grenada (1964) Jamaica (2024) Saint Kitts and Nevis (1981) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2006) Sint Maarten (2006) Suriname (2024) Asia Azerbaijan (2013) Bahrain (2024) Bhutan (2022) Georgia (2019) Iran (2024) Jordan (1960) Maldives (2024) Mongolia (2024) Taiwan (2004) Uzbekistan (2024) Europe Albania (2024) Austria (2017) Cyprus (2024) Germany (2024) Gibraltar (2024) Iceland (2024) Lithuania (2019) Luxembourg (1994) Montenegro (2024) North Macedonia (2024) Oceania American Samoa (1978) Cook Islands (1999) Fiji (2024) French Polynesia (1985) Guam (2019) Micronesia (1975) New Caledonia (1982) Northern Mariana Islands (2006) Papua New Guinea (1986) Samoa (2024) Vanuatu (1978) Inactive territories and dependencies (1952–2006) Constituent countries of Great Britain (began 1992, using Great Britain sash at Miss Universe) England (1955–1990) Scotland (1961–1990) Wales (1961–1990) The islands were under U.S. administration until reversion to Japan in 1972 Okinawa (1963–1968) Bantustans of South Africa Bophuthatswana (1979) Transkei (1979–1983) U.S. territories before becoming states in 1959 Alaska (1952–1958) Hawaii (1952–1959) Former entities (1952–2006) Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) Czechoslovakia (1970–1992) Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1961) Serbia and Montenegro (1968–2006) Soviet Union (1990–1991) West Indies (1954–1958)

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