Biography of Lesya Nikityuk
Lesya Nikityuk (Lesya Mykolayivna Nikityuk) was born on 7 October 1992 in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. She is one of Ukraine’s most vibrant and recognisable TV presenters, bloggers and influencers, often referred to as the ‘Ukrainian Kim Kardashian’ for her charisma, figure and ability to command attention. Her career began in 2013 with her victory in the ‘Miss Ukraine 2013’ competition (winning the title of ‘Miss Khmelnytskyi Oblast’ and competing in the national final). After that, Lesya quickly moved into television: she became the presenter of the show ‘Heads or Tails. Shopping’ (2014–2016), ‘Heads or Tails: Reboot’, ‘Heads or Tails: Heaven or Hell’ and ‘Heads or Tails: Wonders of the World’. Her energetic presentation style, sense of humour and candour made her a favourite with viewers. Today, Lesya is a top blogger: she has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram (@nikitiuk_lesia), where she shares her travels, fashion looks, humour and personal life. Standing at 176 cm tall, with a model’s figure, long legs and curvaceous figure – these are her hallmarks. She has repeatedly appeared in revealing photo shoots: in bikinis, lingerie, sheer outfits and swimwear, which garner millions of likes. Lesya speaks openly about her love for her body, fitness and her lack of insecurities. Personal life: she was married to Alexander Popov (2017–2020) and is currently in a relationship with businessman Dmitry Zolotukhin. She has no children, but Lesya often jokes about this.
