Miss Ukraine reveals her 'significant' costume ahead of Miss Universe battle with Russia

Far away from battlefield, Ukraine and Russia are set to lock horns on ramp at Miss Universe pant in New Orleans on January 14 next year. According to New York Post, Miss Ukraine Viktoria Apanasenko and Miss Russia Anna Linnikova recently unveiled ir flamboyant attires for National Costume contest ahe of competing for bejeweled crown. 

For contest, Apanasenko opted for a long flowy jumpsuit with elaborate wings and gold hegear to portray Warrior of Light look, which “symbolizes our nation’s fight against darkness,” according to her caption on Instagram. “Like Archangel Michael, who defends Ukraine with a sword, it protects us,” she wrote, ding that costume “carries light through darkness that came to our peaceful lands with aggressor.” On or hand, Russia’s Linnikova chose a dark red velvet gown and pearled dress to represent Crown of Russian Empire.

symbolism behind Apanasenko’s costume

Lesia Patoka, who designed Apanasenko’s costume, said that it intended to “show world that Ukraine is strong, brave, unbreakable. We are rey to fight for our freedom because we kw its price.” attire took four months to make and was constructed using candlelight due to electricity short in war-torn nation.

jumpsuit “symbolizes armor and wraps Viktoria like a second skin,” and hepiece has "sharp rays symbolizing t only light but struggle of Ukraine today,” according to Patoka. “We want to show high skill level of Ukrainians. We can sew as good as Hollywood does,” she ded. 

Each year in pant, contestants from all around world drape mselves in attires that represent ir nationality and culture. Earlier in 2015, Miss Thailand participated in pant’s costume contest with a motorized rickshaw design to represent vehicle’s popularity in her nation. In same contest, Miss Cana dressed up as Stanley Cup and completed her look with hockey sticks.