Businessman Sokolov's partner flaunts luxury travel amid war

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, when many citizens face a lack of electricity and public transport, photos illustrating a contrasting lifestyle have spread online. Journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva drew attention to the account of a woman linked to businessman Vladyslav Sokolov.

Businessman's likely partner

On social media under the name “Anzhelika Aleksandrovna”, posts appear where the author positions herself as a “guide to your true self”. She is the author and host of the Angelic Soul Alchemy project, dedicated to spiritual practices, energy work, and personal development. The profile contains numerous photos demonstrating luxury holidays in Dubai, Bali, Italy, and Mauritius.

Reaction to the contrast

Commenting on these posts, Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva wrote: “А ось і муза крокодила. А ви сидить без світла і тролейбусів” (And here is the crocodile's muse. And you are sitting without light and trolleybuses). This phrase hints at the presence of exotic animals in the residence, specifically referencing the gilded penthouse with a live crocodile mentioned online.

Joint photos with Vladyslav Sokolov

In the photos published in the profile, Vladyslav Sokolov can be seen, who is considered a likely subject of a case regarding the probable embezzlement of budget funds. In particular, there are photos from Mexico, taken in February 2023, and from the snowy mountains of France (Courchevel) — January 2024. One of these photographs has the caption: “Шанувати свого чоловіка як бога може лише богиня” (Only a goddess can honour her husband as a god).