The reason for the name change was the reluctance to be associated with another beauty contest, Miss Ukraine, which was involved in a scandal.
Beauty Pageant Guide Miss Ukraine Universe decided to rebrand. This is reported on the official page of the competition.
Now it will be called Miss Universe Ukraineso as not to be associated with scandals Miss Ukraine. The latter was accused of the fact that some of the participating girls had connections with Russia and escorts.
“In connection with another scandal that occurred among our “colleagues”, we made an important decision – to rebrand. We boycott: any kind of sexual claims, unprofessionalism, connection with the occupying country, no ethical statements about contest participants. Not all people are the same. So are brands. So are beauty contests,” the message said.
On the page Miss Universe Ukraine They also remember that this is an inclusive competition in which all women can participate, regardless of their parameters, marital status, and starting next year, the age requirements will be removed.
In addition, they noted that last year they reminded the world of the war on the territory of our country. Model Victoria Apanasenko performed in the national costume “Warrior of Peace”.
“So that from now on the actions of colleagues can no longer be associated with our competition, we are changing the name of our competition to Miss Universe Ukraine / Miss Universe Ukraine. We want to continue to have the opportunity to glorify Ukraine on the international stage and tell the truth about the war,” the organizers concluded.
Previously reported to have won the title last year Miss Ukraine Universe Victoria Apanasenko gave the crown and title to Angelina Usanova.
Source: korrespondent
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