Ruslana Korshunova passed away: In 2008, the Kazakh-Russian model Ruslana Korshunova faced a tragic end, just two years after her visit to the infamous island of the convicted individual, Jeffrey Epstein, during her teenage years—an incident detailed in uncovered flight logs. Recently revealed court documents about Jeffrey Epstein and his notorious island have uncovered many shocking revelations, with the heart-wrenching story of Ruslana Korshunova standing out.
On Thursday, December 4, the latest set of unsealed documents shed light on a message from attorney Brad Edwards to Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts-Giuffre, specifically about Ruslana Korshunova. Ruslana, once seen as a rising star in the industry, sadly took her own life at 20 by jumping from the ninth-floor balcony of her Wall Street home. More info about Ruslana Korshunova passed away! Court papers tell the sad story of a teenage model’s fate, almost two years after she visited Epstein’s Island.
Ruslana Korshunova passed away
Ruslana Korshunova was such a beautiful girl with such a bright future ahead of her. She was so young, but she had so much potential. pic.twitter.com/KNH4Jn61MD
— madeline (@hellyeahmodels) June 30, 2017
In these documents, an email exchange emerged between attorney Brad Edwards and accuser Virginia Roberts-Giuffre regarding Ruslana Korshunova. In a 2011 email, three years after Ruslana’s passing, Brad attached a Newsweek article about her death and asked Virginia, “I think it’s a long shot you would recognize her, but read the article I attached and then look at the pictures and see if you recognize her.” Virginia replied, “I am sorry to hear the news of Ruslana, and my condolences are with her family and friends. I can say that I have never had any meetings with her, sorry not to be of any help there.”
These interactions were part of documents related to a 2015 defamation case filed by Virginia Roberts-Giuffre against Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice and right-hand, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Tragic Story of Ruslana Korshunova
The unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents from Thursday night brought attention to a name long forgotten yet laden with tragedy—Ruslana Korshunova. Born to Russian parents in Kazakhstan, Ruslana gained fame as a teenage model and runway sensation in the 2000s.
She represented well-known brands like DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, and Nina Ricci perfume. At one point, she became the face of Nina Ricci, earning her the nickname “Russian Rapunzel.” Discovered by Models 1, a London-based modeling agency, in 2003, her career took off. Ruslana graced the runways of Fashion Week and appeared on covers of Russian Vogue, Elle Magazine, and the New York Times Style magazine in 2006. More info about Ruslana Korshunova passed away! Court papers tell the sad story of a teenage model’s fate, almost two years after she visited Epstein’s Island.
Since it's Ruslana Korshunova's 12th death anniversary, I'm going to make a thread of photos of her, starting with this editorial of hers for Vogue Italia February 2006 by Patrick Demarchelier. pic.twitter.com/KhBSeuxcb2
— vlada (@vladasdoll) June 28, 2020
In 2006, her career peak coincided with her boarding of Jeffrey Epstein’s private Boeing 727, famously known as the Lolita Express, heading to his island at the age of 18. The events on the island remain unclear, but with Epstein convicted as a sexual predator of minors, speculation arises. More info about Ruslana Korshunova passed away! Court papers tell the sad story of a teenage model’s fate, almost two years after she visited Epstein’s Island.
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A couple of years after her visit to Epstein’s island, Ruslana Korshunova met a tragic end by jumping from the ninth floor of her Wall Street residence. Witnesses testified to crushed arms and a bleeding head on the left side.
Police reports disclosed no drugs or alcohol in her bloodstream. No note was left behind, and she fell from a height of 8.5 meters. While some attribute her demise to potential trauma from Epstein’s island, a 2008 New York Post article titled “Glamour and Torment” hinted at additional factors. It revealed her significant weight loss in her final month and personal and professional struggles.
Her ex-boyfriend, Artem Perchenok, present on her last night, felt she “just gave up.” He noted her tendency to internalize issues and be self-critical when a job went wrong. Her mother, residing in Kazakhstan, expressed disbelief, “She’s had her ups and downs but never anything that would lead to suicide. This is completely unexpected.” More info about Ruslana Korshunova passed away! Court papers tell the sad story of a teenage model’s fate, almost two years after she visited Epstein’s Island.
Days before her demise, Ruslana experienced stomach pains, and investigators found Russian-labeled medications in her residence. She confided in her manager, expressing uncertainty about her life’s direction.
In addition, the book “Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia” by Peter Pomerantsev revealed Ruslana’s brief involvement with a Russian self-help group named “Rose of the World.” Her association concluded after just one course. The book also shared her recent breakup with an oligarch and subsequent involvement with a luxury car dealer.
