Miss Universe Ukraine speaks from burned-out Kyiv school
Ukraine’s representative at Miss Universe 2026, Anna Nikonova, filmed an emotional video at her former school in Kyiv, the A+ Academy of Modern Education, which was damaged in a Russian attack in June.
Ukraine's Miss Universe 2026 representative, Anna Nikonova, filmed an emotional video inside the burned-out A+ Academy of Modern Education school in Kyiv, which was attacked by Russian forces in June. Standing on the stage where she performed as a student, Nikonova expressed the emotional pain of seeing the destruction of her former school and the impact on children.
She is now working with staff to rebuild the school, aiming to create a bright and happy place for children. In a post, Nikonova reflected on Ukrainian children starting the new school year on September 1, emphasizing the resilience of Ukrainian education despite the war.
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