Kyiv’s Alina Zozulia Crowned Grand Winner of 'Beauty of the Country 2026'

Inside the Finale of the BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY / Mrs Ukraine 2026 Competition

According to РБК-Україна — Lite: The grand finale of the 'BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY / Mrs Ukraine 2026' pageant took place at Freedom Hall, where the main winner and holders of special and international titles were selected. The event was organized by Iryna Keller and Alina Verenyk. During the ceremony, 24,000 hryvnias were raised to repair generators for the National Guard of Ukraine’s intelligence units and to support the rehabilitation of defenders.

Contest Winners

The top title of 'BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY 2026' went to Alina Zozulia from Kyiv. The special title 'BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY Ambassador 2026' was awarded to Anastasiia Lenna, also from Kyiv. Other titles were distributed as follows:

• 'II BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY 2026' - Olena Biliavets from Khmelnytskyi
• 'III BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY 2026' - Hanna Plachkova from Kyiv
• Mrs Ukraine Globe 2027 - Tetiana Shcherbyna
• Mrs Ukraine Earth 2026 - Yuliia Symonova
• Mrs Ukraine European Nations 2026 - Yuliia Gladun
• Mrs Ukraine Petite 2026 - Anna Svystunova from Hlevakha, Kyiv Oblast
• Mrs Ukraine Classique 2026 - Snizhana Palonko from Bila Tserkva

The competition’s organizers, Iryna Keller and Alina Verenyk, bring extensive experience to such events. Keller herself is the First Vice Mrs Earth 2018. The finale featured performances by well-known artists: Maksym Borodin, Olena Topolia, Marta Adamchuk, and the band LADA. The event was hosted by Pavlo Shylko (DJ Pasha) and actress Anastasiia Tsymbaliaru.

The judging panel included prominent figures such as actress Olha Sumska, film director Denys Tarasov, producer Oleksii Dontsov, 'Person of the Year' award CEO Arkadii Raitsyn, and 'Miss Ukraine' competition chair Veronika Shchiptsova. Judge Dmytro Moroziuk recited the poem 'Secondary Hero.' Previous winners also helped evaluate the finalists, including Viktoriia Denysova, Yevheniia Derkach, Mariana Sadovnyk, and blogger Dmytro Moroziuk.

Among the guests was Mariia Zhelaskova, Vice Miss Earth 2025. Funds raised during the charity auction will go to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics for the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian defenders. Thus, the pageant finale not only marked a glamorous event in the beauty world but also contributed to supporting those who protect the nation.

The finale of the 'BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY / Mrs Ukraine 2026' underscores the importance of blending beauty with social responsibility.

- Contest organizers

In Ukraine, events like this-especially amid current challenges-provide a platform for women while also raising funds for critical social causes. It is significant that organizers and participants actively engage in charity, reflecting societal unity during difficult times. This can also serve as a model for other events seeking to combine entertainment with meaningful good deeds.