Today, on March 12, the grand finale of the Miss BNTU 2026 competition took place at the Belarusian National Technical University. Exactly a month ago, the casting started, and now several hours of a concert filled with emotions and discoveries are behind.
From the very first minutes of the event, the atmosphere of celebration was set by the dance group of the Faculty of Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship, SunRise.
The first appearance of the participants was much more than just a fashion show. On this evening, the girls took that most important step towards themselves, their dreams, and the recognition of the audience. They appeared before the audience in outfits with exquisite handmade corsets. The girls' charm immediately captivated everyone present.
The positive atmosphere in the hall was created not only by the participants, but also by those who managed the show. This year, the Miss BNTU 2026 competition was hosted by the experienced and vibrant Alena Metlushko and Alexander Pasko. They thanked the girls for their stunning first appearance and announced the keynote speech by the Rector of BNTU, Sergey Kharitonchik. Sergey Vasilyevich wished the participants success and the judges objectivity in their assessments.
One of the key stages of the competition was the business card, as a true Miss should possess the art of self-presentation. The participants excelled in this challenge. In just a few minutes, each girl managed to reveal her unique inner world. The performances were unique and sincere, and the audience was able to see the charming finalists' stories, hobbies, and dreams behind their beautiful images.
The second performance was a conceptual runway show that the organizers dedicated to the Year of the Belarusian Woman. The participants appeared in stylized outfits from the PIZHON clothing brand, and as the host, Alexander Pasko, pointed out, even in men's jackets, the girls managed to maintain their femininity, proving that true elegance does not depend on form but comes from within.
One of the most captivating aspects of the competition was the creative performances, where each participant had the opportunity to showcase their unique talents and creativity. The audience witnessed a diverse range of genres and emotions. The hall was filled with soulful vocals and touching songs, which were alternated with fiery modern dances and graceful ballroom compositions.
For example, Milana Karnevich, a student in the Automobile and Tractor Engineering Department, took to the stage with a fiery ballroom dance, demonstrating incredible agility, grace, and virtuoso control of her body. Yuliana Rodimtseva, a student in the Instrumentation Department, delivered a truly heart-wrenching performance, as her powerful vocals and the famous song "There's No Me" literally silenced the audience, and afterward, it burst into applause. Yulia Romanovich, a student in the Energy Construction Department, captivated the audience with her energy: her dance, accompanied by male backup dancers, not only amazed the audience, but drew them into a single rhythmic flow, making them smile and dance.
The performances that retained their originality deserved special attention: folk dances evoked the richness of Belarusian culture, while musical performances, including piano performances, added a touch of aristocracy and sophistication to the evening. Each performance became a small discovery, allowing the audience to see the multifaceted talents of the contestants.
The truly stellar jury provided an opportunity to assess the participants' diverse talents, sincerity, and stage presence. On this evening, the following members of the jury made their expert decisions:
While the jury retired to make their decision, the audience enjoyed the performances of the participant of the FACTOR project.BY" Alyona Tovstik, singer Ivan Zdonyuk, artists of creative collectives of the UDC of BNTU Arina Kolesova, Alexandra Smal, graduate of BNTU Maxim Chetverik, ballroom dance studio "Tango" and dance collective of the Faculty of Management Technologies and Humanitarization.
After creative numbers and interactives with the audience, the main heroines of the evening came out for the final defile. Under the incessant applause of the crowded hall, they appeared in evening dresses.
However, the path to the crown was not limited to the stage. On the eve of the final, the girls put on an intellectual showdown in a debate tournament on the topic "Does the pursuit of the external destroy the inner world?" In a fierce debate, the "Statements" team emerged victorious. Alina Galavachenko and Elvira Khomich were recognized as the best speakers.
The competition program was over, and each participant who had gone through this challenging journey received the recognition they deserved in their respective categories.
Since yesterday, online voting has been taking place on social networks for the Miss BNTU ONLINE 2026 nomination, and the winner was Elizaveta Poshelyuk, a student from the Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy.
Elizaveta Poshelyuk, a student from the Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy, was recognized as the Second Vice-Miss BNTU. Alina Galavachenko, a student from the Faculty of Sports and Technology, won the title of the First Vice-Miss BNTU.
To reveal the main intrigue of the evening, Miss BNTU 2025 Elizaveta Tutina and Vice-Rector for Ideological and Educational Work at BNTU Timur Matyushinets took the stage. As a result, the crown and the main title of Miss BNTU 2026 were awarded to Yulia Romanovich, a student from the Faculty of Energy Construction.
Congratulations to Yulia on her well-deserved victory! We are proud of all the finalists of the competition, thank you for your outstanding performances, and wish you new success in your creative endeavors.
