Ukrainian beauty crowned new wine princess of Thuringia

Ukrainian beauty crowned new wine princess of Thuringia

Last Sunday the 31st wine festival took place in Bad Sulza, and the afternoon brought a special highlight: Roksolana Hlynchak was crowned the new wine princess of Thuringia. The 22-year-old not only mastered her journey from the Ukrainian city of Lviv to Germany with flying colors, but also impressed with her extensive knowledge of tourism, the region and viticulture. Now she will represent the Weimarer Land and the Saale-Unstrut wine region for a year while taking part in numerous wine festivals and trade fairs.

Roksolana came to Bad Sulza four years ago to begin her training as a hotel manager. Her coronation as the 30th Thuringian Wine Princess not only marks a personal triumph, but also brings a breath of fresh air into the tradition of wine princes and princesses in Thuringia. Parallel to her success, Hannelore Wehder, 84 years old, was named wine queen of the Vieselbach district in Erfurt after achieving excellent results in a wine quiz.

A success across the board

The jury that selected Roksolana for her new role particularly praised her commitment and knowledge of the region's winemaking traditions. Such events are important not only for the election of royal personalities, but also for the promotion of the Thuringian wine industry as a whole. This year Roksolana will be firmly in the saddle as representative of all activities related to domestic wine.

She certainly earned her all-round positive impression through her comprehensive training. Who doesn't remember the passion that young people develop for their professions, and in Roksolana, talent and dedication combine in an impressive way.

Background and tradition

In recent years, the role of wine princesses in Germany has evolved significantly. They not only act as ambassadors for their regions, but are also sought-after personalities at festivals and cultural events. In Thuringia, the wine princesses are an integral part of the wine tradition and ensure that the cultural identity remains alive. This is also underlined by the successes of personalities like Hannelore Wehder, who are establishing themselves as strong figures in the region.

What happens next with the wine festival remains to be seen. The anticipation for the further course of the festivities can already be felt. The crowns awarded at such festivals are more than just pieces of jewelry - they are symbols of heritage and culture that will be carried through the years.

We are keeping a close eye on developments and are looking forward to how Roksolana Hlynchak and Hannelore Wehder will continue to prove themselves in their roles. So, dear readers, stay tuned - and maybe we'll see each other at one of the upcoming wine festivals!