Who is Aliya Korotkaya? The 22-year-old model linked to 71-year-old President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko

There is a new talking point gaining attention around Alexander Lukashenko - the President of Belarus and the longest serving leader of Europe, and it is not directly about policy or politics. Instead, the focus has shifted to a young woman who has been seen with him at several public events. Her repeated presence has made people notice, and now her name is being widely searched and discussed.

A quick introduction to Aliya Korotkaya

Aliya Korotkaya is a 22 year old model. She has been part of different beauty contests over the years. These include Miss Minsk, Miss Viva Braslav, and Miss Belarus, where she participated twice. She has also competed in the international Miss BRICS contest held in Russia.

Her work in these pageants brought her into public view. As mentioned by The Sun, an investigative outlet reported, “As is customary, she attracted the attention of the leader of Belarus at beauty contests,” and also noted, “She appears more and more often next to the leader of Belarus.”

Why her name is trending now

In the last year, Korotkaya has been seen at multiple events where Lukashenko was present. These include hockey matches and official gatherings like the New Year Ball.

One report mentioned a recent sighting, saying, “In early April they were spotted together at a hockey match, where Alexander gave her soft toys.”

Because of these frequent appearances, her name has started gaining attention.

What reports are claiming

Some Russian media outlets have made claims about their relationship. One such report stated, “Still going strong! Lukashenko has got himself a young mistress – a well-known model, participant in the Miss BRICS and Miss Belarus contests, Aliya Korotkaya. “The president’s favourite is 50 years younger than him.”

These are media claims and have not been officially confirmed, but they have added to the overall discussion.

Her professional link

As mentioned in The Sun report, Korotkaya has also been associated with the National School of Beauty, which is funded by the Belarus state. This has kept her connected to official platforms as well.

Lukashenko’s personal background

Lukashenko is officially married to Galina, who is believed to be around his age. She is the mother of his two sons, Viktor and Dmitry. However, reports suggest that they have been living separately since the 1990s.
Thumb image: Instagram/@aliya_andreeva