The ‘Perfect’ Companion: Olga
Lukyanova’s need for validation is another unsettling aspect of her transformation. To reinforce her otherworldly image, she surrounds herself with people who, in her words, emphasize her ethereal beauty. One such person is Olga, her friend and “acolyte,” who serves as a measuring stick for what Lukyanova considers “normal” humans. Olga, despite being fully made up, is portrayed as little more than a comparison tool—a “real” human, nothing more than a backdrop for Lukyanova’s plastic fantasy. This odd relationship between the two underscores how detached Valeria has become from the reality most people experience.
In fact, it becomes clear that the entire purpose of having Olga around is not just companionship but to make Valeria’s extreme transformation more apparent. To Lukyanova, she is the ideal, the unattainable, and Olga is simply a mere mortal in comparison, her appearance underscoring just how ethereal Valeria appears.