The star of "The Bachelor" from Nizhny Novgorod made it to the Forbes list.

      April 16, 2026 12:30 Economy 29-year-old model from Nizhny Novgorod, Ekaterina Kasatova, known by the pseudonym Katya Golden, has become a nominee for the eighth annual Forbes ranking of "30 Most Promising Russians Under 30." She is featured in the "New Media" category, as reported on the project's website. The ranking includes those who have achieved significant recognition in their professional field by the age of 30 and have become known at the national level or beyond. Kasatova was born in the Volga capital. In her childhood, she studied at a music school, practiced swimming, and at 14 began her career at a local modeling agency. Later, she worked in Asia, the USA, and Europe, collaborating with brands such as Burberry, Revolve, and MilaNova, and also appeared in magazines like Elle, L’Officiel, and InStyle. In 2020, she launched a video blog where she shared footage from her travels, shopping reviews, and personal stories. Simultaneously, she published lifestyle content on another social network. In 2021, Katya Golden participated in the show "The Bachelor" (18+) with Timati. She did not manage to win the rapper's heart and soon left the project. In 2024, she made it into the top 10 most effective Russian fashion influencers. Grigory Zorin, a member of the expert council for "30 Under 30" and founder of the influencer marketing agency HypeAgency, noted that she maintains high interest from advertisers. Currently, her accounts have a combined following of over one million people. Kasatova, along with her husband, also launched her own beauty brand. Within a year, the company's revenue reached 103 million rubles, and profit approached 28 million. It was previously reported that two Nizhny Novgorod universities made it into the top 100 best in Russia according to Forbes. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is required. This resource may contain materials 18+.