The International Beauty Pageant Miss Earth 2025

The international beauty pageant Miss Earth is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions dedicated to the themes of ecology and environmental preservation. It brought together participants from over 80 countries, who, over the course of three weeks, took part in various events, presented their own eco-initiatives, and showcased projects aimed at improving the environment.

Maria Zhelyaskova proudly represented Ukraine at the competition, reaching the TOP 8 finalists and earning the honorable title of Vice Miss Earth 2025.

For one of the official photo shoots, Maria chose a luxurious embroidered ethno-style dress by the POLONETS brand. The symbolic Tree of Life ornament that adorns the dress represents the connection between generations, vitality, and harmony between humans and nature — the very values that lie at the heart of the Miss Earth philosophy.

We are truly proud that a POLONETS dress became part of this significant international project that unites Ukrainian beauty, tradition, and the world’s eco-philosophy.