Ruslana Sergeyevna-Korshunova 1987 – 2008

Biography

Ruslana Korshunova burst onto the international modeling scene with the kind of ethereal beauty and commanding presence that stopped photographers in their tracks. Born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the striking blonde pursued her ambitions in one of fashion’s most cutthroat industries, building momentum as a rising star on the global runway during the mid-2000s. Her natural poise and striking features made her a coveted face for high-fashion campaigns and shows.

At just twenty years old, Ruslana’s meteoric rise was tragically cut short when she died in Manhattan on June 28, 2008—mere days before her twenty-first birthday. Her sudden passing sent shockwaves through the fashion world, underscoring the fragility behind the glamorous facade of modeling’s elite circles. She was laid to rest at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Izhevsk, Russia, leaving behind a legacy of unfulfilled promise and the memory of a young woman whose talent burned brilliantly, if only briefly.