Zhanna Shulakova

Solved a ritual murder through the spirit of the victim

In an episode of "Psychics Investigate," Zhanna and her colleague Khayal Alekperov investigated the death of a 26-year-old woman. While delving into the situation, Zhanna sensed the presence of another spirit—a young gymnast who had been murdered shortly before. Ultimately, the psychics came to a shocking conclusion: the murder had an occult connection, and the perpetrator had killed more than one victim. This case demonstrates that her work often extended beyond a single crime.

She could have lost consciousness during the mission due to overload. In one episode of "Psychics Investigate," during the investigation of a triple murder in Soledar, Zhanna fainted right at the crime scene. This demonstrates how intensely she was physically affected by the tragedy—even her powerful energy sometimes faltered.

Zhanna Shulakova's character is perhaps the second main reason for her popularity, after her magical abilities. She deliberately destroyed the myth of the "languid witch."

Here are its key features point by point:

1. Brutal directness and honesty Zhanna couldn't and wouldn't soften the truth. She communicated with clients and judges without esoteric flair: she might say, "Your husband is a jerk" or "You're the fool, why are you afraid?" Many perceived this directness as rudeness, but she simply called it a lack of hypocrisy.
2. "One of our own" - no star fever Despite her victory, she remained a simple Kharkiv girl. In interviews, she calmly explained that she went to ordinary stores, stood in lines, and, if anyone recognized her, gave free advice. The pompous "Great Witch" image was alien to her.
3. A strong Ukrainian mentality (in a good way) She had a "rustic village woman" vibe: practicality, a mocking attitude toward weaknesses, and the ability to stand up for herself. Zhanna never allowed anyone to feel sorry for her. Even when she'd faint on set (due to fatigue), the first thing she'd do was yell at the doctors: "Leave me alone, I'm working!"
4. Cynicism as armor She hid her kindness behind a caustic humor and a blunt exterior. Zhanna reasoned, "If I'm nice, they'll eat me up. Why smile? I'm a problem solver, not a psychologist." But those who knew her well said she walked many clients to the door with tears in her eyes, but she just didn't show it on camera.
5. Jealousy of the media and one's image She had a trait typical of strong provincials: she hated lies in the press. When the newspapers wrote that she had "sold herself to the devil," Zhanna was angry not at the insult, but at the idiocy. She demanded the truth about herself: not a "mystical diva," but a "workhorse of magic."

In short: She's a rock—outwardly rude, cynical, and awkward, but on the inside, she's incredibly dedicated and responsible. She was difficult to deal with in everyday life, but it was precisely this toughness that endeared her to viewers.