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Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

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Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest
In the first few days of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, several Russian supermodels expressed their heartbreak, but then "disappeared" from social media. Other supermodels were silent from start to finish.

According to the British "Daily Star" reported on March 15, a fashion industry person from Moscow believes that the reason why these girls have collectively fallen into "silence" on the Ukrainian issue may be just a silent protest.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Alessia

Alesya Kafelnikova, a 23-year-old model, was recently seen partying in Moscow, but she herself didn't share the update with fans on social media, which is a bit unusual for her nearly one million followers on Ins.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Since entering the modeling industry in 2015, Alesia has appeared in a series of fashion magazines and many fashion shows in the past seven years. The girl is not small, and her father is former world number one tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

Kafernikov won the Grand Slam singles title at the 1996 French Open and the 1999 Australian Open.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Natalia

NATALIA Vodianova, 40, the 40-year-old LV crown princess, initially posted a tribute to mothers stranded in Ukraine, but has not commented on the topic since.

Natalia, who was also a mother at the time, told in a slightly heavy tone to in Instagram's 3.3 million followers, "My heart is with all the mothers affected by the conflict. I want them to know that they are not alone."

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Irina

And the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and the ex-girlfriend of actor Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk, 36, also called for an end to the war two weeks ago, showing her heart with prayers and heartbreak. But then it fell silent.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Salsa

On February 25, the day after the Russian-Ukrainian conflict began, Sasha Pivovarova, 37, who was born in Moscow, did not return to the subject after posting a photo of it.

After all, as Prada's oldest star model, Sasha's words and deeds have attracted the attention of fans, and it is understandable to be cautious in words and deeds.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Vlada Roslyakova, 34, also fell silent after releasing a childhood song about peace, but the top supermodel, who has been on the cover of more than 400 magazines, has said she doesn't care about politics.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Vlada

Lena Perminova, a 35-year-old supermodel, also called for "no war" at one point, but has not made any other statements since Feb. 24.

It is worth mentioning that Lena's background is not simple, her husband is 62-year-old Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev, and her stepson Evgeny Lebedev is six years older than her and is the owner of the local "Evening Banner".

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Lena

Since Feb. 18, Sasha Luss, a 29-year-old model and actress and fashion designer, and Kristina Romanova, a 27-year-old supermodel, have not updated their social media status.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Sasha

At this year's Paris Fashion Week, it is rare to see the figure of these Russian supermodels, perhaps to avoid suspicion, after all, under the cusp of the storm, Mingzhe is the most secure.

A few days ago, Russia shut down the US Meta-owned Ins and Facebook and suggested that local people switch to their own social media. This means that more than 80 million Russian netizens can no longer enjoy these two social platforms, including beautiful models.

Russian supermodels are collectively "silent" on Ukraine, the fashion industry: or silent protest

Christina

Image source: Daily Star, Bing

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