The appointment of the new consul of Ukraine in the Dominican Republic has sparked a wave of discussions on social media. The reason was her previous career as a model and provocative photos published earlier. This is reported by “Hromadske”.
The consul of Ukraine in the Dominican Republic finds herself in the center of a scandal due to photos
It concerns Viktoriya Yakimova, who has been criticized by social media users for her public photos, including those of an erotic nature. Additionally, a photograph of her wearing a kokoshnik, which is associated with Russian culture, sparked discussions. Currently, that photo is no longer available on her profiles.
In response to the criticism, Yakimova stated that she did not hide her past while submitting her candidacy for a diplomatic position.
«I did not try to hide my previous life connected with modeling», — she noted.
Biography of Viktoriya Yakimova and her stance on her career
The consul reported that she graduated from the Odesa National Economic University and continues her education at a Dominican university majoring in human resource management.
She also emphasized that modern women have the right to change their professional paths:
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opportunity for realization in various fields
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right to change careers
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combining public professions with civil service.
«A modern self-sufficient woman has the right to realize herself in her chosen profession and also to change the direction of development and grow», — wrote Yakimova.
According to her, the main indicator of effectiveness is the results of work, not prior experience. She added that her activity should prove the importance of cooperation between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic.
The situation has sparked a wide discussion regarding the boundaries of publicity and the requirements for representatives of the state abroad. At the same time, the official emphasizes that her professional qualities should be assessed based on specific achievements.