Actress Anna Khilkevich opened up about how appearing on the reality show Survive in Dubai helped her learn to set boundaries and decline advances from others. The disclosure was reported by Vokrug-TV.
She described a shift away from a drawn-out need to be the “good girl.” Khilkevich admitted that this label had been a burden—an obstacle to expressing a more complex, candid self. She explained that the experience on the program offered a chance to reveal a different side, the one that makes choices aligned with her own desires. She framed the journey as a game, a deliberate experiment in self-expression, carried out over more than a year of preparation and participation.
During one of the recent episodes, Khilkevich found herself in a vulnerable position, entering the relegation conversation and asserting that she would contend with footballer Pavel Mamaev for a place in the project. Yet at a pivotal moment, she persuaded fellow contestants to vote against Tatarchenkova, which led to Tatarchenkova being eliminated in the decisive test. The twist underscored Khilkevich’s evolving strategy within the game and her influence over the group’s dynamics.
Survive in Dubai is a reality competition that brings together celebrities from across Russia and individuals from varied professional backgrounds. The format divides participants into two teams that vie for a grand prize of 10 million rubles. The contestants are not merely competing for money; they are vying for the right to stay in a luxury hotel setting, rather than a harsh desert camp, adding a tangible lifestyle element to the competition.
In related remarks, Demis Karibidis addressed whether he viewed Galustyan as a rival, reflecting the shifting alliances and rivalries that often characterize this type of program. The show continues to attract attention as it blends celebrity culture with strategic gameplay, highlighting personal growth, public perception, and the pressures of reality television.