US EditionInfluencer Mariana Barutkina Breaks Spine Attempting Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge
MARIANA BARUTKINA'S HOME, AUG 5 – Mariana Barutkina fractured her spine attempting a viral high-heel balancing challenge just eight weeks after childbirth, highlighting risks linked to trending social media stunts.
- Russian influencer Mariana Barutkina fractured her spine just weeks after giving birth when she lost her balance during a risky social media stunt inspired by Nicki Minaj’s song "High School," performed in her kitchen on August 4, 2025.
- Barutkina stood on a countertop wearing stilettos and tried to balance on a jar of baby food that was set atop a pot, but she lost her footing and fell backward.
- On August 1, Barutkina wrote in an Instagram post that she was diagnosed with a Th9 compression bending uncomplicated spinal fracture and decided to start blogging.
- The poorly filmed video of her fall went viral after more than 50 people sent it to her, leading Barutkina to joke she gave "full permission to laugh" and said the spill was worth the claim to fame.
- The incident increased Barutkina's social media fame but drew criticism for prioritizing the challenge over her newborn; she reassured followers she is doing well and following medical advice.
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A very special pose by rapper Nicki Minaj currently provides many imitations on social networks. However, the attempt of a Russian would-be influencer has dramatically failed.
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In recent days a new challenge has gone viral on social networks called Stiletto Challenge, which due to its complexity has left with a spine fracture a well-known Russian “influencer” known as Mariana Barutkina. The accident occurred at least a week ago when Barutkina tried to maintain balance on a bottle of baby food placed on an overturned skillet, while wearing heels. The moment was recorded and shared on the creator’s networks.
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