Miss Chita Talks Autographs, Male Attention, and Beauty Nuances

A new year has begun, which means the jury will soon be selecting the city«s top beauty. We have prepared an interview with the still reigning Miss Chita — 2025 Olesya Mikhaylova. Olesya is a woman not only of enchanting beauty but also with a technical mind. She works as an IT specialist in a large company, is passionate about physics, and dreams of space. Her path to the coveted crown was thorny: in 2018, she already participated in the competition but did not win, receiving the title »Miss Creativity.«

She told us whether beauty helps in life, what stereotypes she has to face, what turned out to be more important than appearance in the competition, and why true attractiveness begins with inner state, discipline, and self-love.

— Did you always know you were beautiful, or was there a journey of acceptance?

— It«s a complex question, because everyone interprets beauty in their own way. If we»re talking specifically about appearance, then yes, I consider myself beautiful, but I never focus on that. For me, beauty isn«t about facial features. It»s more about inner state. A smile, confidence, and charisma provide a much higher level of beauty than any standards imposed by society.

— Does beauty help you? Maybe a couple of examples?

— It«s about 50/50. In the beauty industry, I get invited as a model — that»s definitely a plus. But in the professional sphere, sometimes there«s dissonance: appearance clashes with my knowledge, and, alas, the »old school« isn»t ready for that yet. On the pleasant side — compliments and attention, especially from women. Girls will understand how nice that is!

— Being beautiful is, of course, partly work on oneself, partly luck. But do you encounter problems in your life that come with beauty?

— Fortunately, I haven«t had any problems related to that topic.

— Was there anything at the competition that turned out to be the biggest illusion for you — the glamour, friendship, competition, something else? Why?

— For me, the competition was an exclusively positive experience. I«ve been in the role of the loser in 2018, and now in the role of the winner. All the girls deserve to win, but not every one was ready to accept defeat gracefully. In any case, I want to wish each one further victories and, most importantly, great self-love!

— What is the most important thing you understood about beauty pageants?

— I understood that two things play a key role: a firm decision to be the best version of oneself and, of course, unwavering discipline. Now I adhere to this position.

— What turned out to be more important than appearance at the competition?

— Self-presentation. It«s not about how flawless you look, but about the world hidden inside you.

— What changed in your life after the victory? Do you feel famous?

— Fame hasn«t gone to my head at all. I am often recognized, even in other cities, and I gladly chat with everyone. The funniest story happened during a renovation when I was waiting for a repairman. You can imagine that my look was maximally »renovation mode.« I open the door, and the man from the threshold: »You are Miss Chita!« We laughed together, chatted, and, of course, installed the countertop. In other cities, it»s mainly people from Chita who recognize me. There have been joint photos and even requests for autographs.

— Did you ever feel unattractive after winning? Why? How did you cope?

— I won«t lie — yes, I did. But not for long. The reason wasn»t serious: people tried to insult my appearance. At that, many of them haven«t seen me in person and don»t know what kind of person I am.

— Where for you is the line between self-care and self-violence? And where should it generally be for girls, in your opinion?

— I consider girls to be fragile and delicate creatures. We are more emotional and therefore shouldn«t torment ourselves with imposed routines. If everything is done through force, the pleasure of the process is lost. That»s exactly where the line is.

Choose sports, skincare, and even work out of love — things that bring joy. A beautiful and happy girl is one who listens to her inner self and loves herself, no matter what.

— What advice about appearance would you forbid giving to girls?

— Advice on injectable procedures for young girls. I am against injectable and surgical interventions if there«s no real need for them.

— What would you advise girls who want to be beautiful but can«t for some reasons? Something practical, useful.

— You are already beautiful! Absolutely everyone. Just understand: you are individual, and each of your features is a unique trait. Learn to emphasize it!

From practical things: sports — any that you like. Dancing, gym, games — anything. Facial massage — I«ve personally been practicing it for over 5 years and highly recommend it. And, of course, develop charisma and love yourself!

— Are you surrounded by male attention?

— Yes, quite. But it doesn«t bother me: I focus on other, more important things.

— Is male attention pleasant for you or more of a curse?

— I think it«s pleasant for any girl if it»s unobtrusive and respectful.

— Does it devalue when there«s a lot of it? Does your attitude towards men change when you feel constant eyes on you?

— To some extent, yes. Especially if there«s a loved one or a beloved pursuit nearby. Then attention switches to what»s truly important.

— A question that interests men: how should one be to be attractive to a beautiful girl? In behavior, appearance.

— Let«s start with not needing to fit yourself to someone else»s standards and expectations. It«s important to be yourself — then your person will be drawn to you naturally. Personally, I value good humor, loyalty, and determination.

In one article we told about each of the contestants who fought for the «Miss Chita» crown in 2025. A journalist from «Chita.Ru» was part of the jury in 2025 and, seeing the competition from the inside, put an end to the question of whether it«s a paid competition, and also told why the contestants deserve admiration and respect.

You can also look at the nine finalists of 2024. And in honor of the competition«s 10th anniversary, we gathered in one text 10 winners of »Miss Chita« from 2013 to 2022. We also chatted with the very first winner of the »Miss Chita — 1988« beauty contest.