The Hidden Beliefs Behind the ‘Human Barbie’
What’s even more disturbing, however, is the deeply problematic mindset that informs Valeria’s views on beauty and race. When questioned about the increasing trend of cosmetic surgery, Lukyanova explains her beliefs in a way that is nothing short of racist. She blames “race-mixing” for the perceived “degeneration” of beauty standards, arguing that the ideal beauty of the 1950s and 1960s has been lost in modern times due to the blending of ethnicities. Her comments make it clear that her obsession with beauty isn’t just about aesthetics but about purity and race. In a chilling interview, she even claims that if a Russian woman marries an Armenian man and their child doesn’t meet her beauty standards, it’s okay to “file down” their imperfections, as if correcting a flaw in a doll.
Her views are far from unique to her; they reflect a deeper, more insidious obsession with perfecting the human form at all costs. But unlike most people who might seek beauty through personal expression or natural enhancement, Lukyanova’s transformation is driven by an ideology that sees people as objects to be refined, polished, and perfected, much like a doll.