20-year-old Maria Melnichenko became "Miss Ukraine 2024". This year, the contest was held for the first time since the start of a full-scale invasion. Maria wrote about the victory in her Instagram, writes UNN.
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"I Am Miss Ukraine 2024! My heart is filled with emotions: pride, gratitude and trembling excitement for the future. This title for me is not only about beauty, but also about the opportunity to talk about my country, to tell the world about its strength and invincibility!
This day is just the beginning. There are new challenges ahead and a mission to represent Ukraine on the world stage. I promise to work hard to justify your trust.",- Maria Melnichenko writes in her note.
Maria Melnichenko has been working in the modeling industry for two years. Also, the girl actively maintains her Instagram and regularly goes in for sports.
In total, 18 girls participated in the Miss Ukraine 2024 contest.
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