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Anna Litvinova, Russian model

Anna Litvinova, Russian model

Anna Litvinova, Russian model


Anna Litvinova was a Russian fashion model.
The girl was born on May 1, 1983 in Novokuznetsk, Siberia. There were two children in the family, Anna and her elder brother Nikita. In her youth, Anna dreamed of becoming famous and moving to some big city, which is closer to the center of Russia.
In 2003 Anna graduated from the Kuzbass State Pedagogical Academy, where she studied at the Faculty of Foreign Languages.
You know, in the same year the beautiful girl became Miss Kuzbass and Vice Miss Siberia. What is more, she was one of the five most beautiful girls at the beauty contest Miss Russia 2003. Awesome girl was awarded the title of Miss Grace. After winning the contest, she moved from Novokuznetsk to Moscow to continue her modeling career. In Moscow she worked as a manager and a designer. Also she tried her hand in modelling. Photos of the girl could be seen on the covers of fashion magazines, and interviews with the new beauty were broadcast on different TV channels. Anna actively participated in the fashion shows.
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Diana Bondarenko, Mini Miss Russia

Diana Bondarenko, Mini Miss Russia

Diana Bondarenko, Mini Miss Russia

9-year-old Diana Bondarenko from Novokuznetsk took part in the All-Russian beauty pageant Mini Miss and Mister Russia-2013 and won it. She became Mini Miss Russia 2013. Little Miss will represent Russia at the International Beauty contest for children Little King and Queen World 2013 in July in the Bulgarian city of Burgas. And in October she will take part the Mini Miss and Mini Mister 2013 contest in Kemer, Turkey.
Dina is engaged in gymnastics since early childhood. Her great sports plans are achieve the rank of master of sports and take part in the championship of Russia in rhythmic gymnastics.
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Anastasia Nikitina, Miss Bikini

Anastasia Nikitina

Anastasia Nikitina, Miss Bikini World 2012

Anastasia Nikitina is a beautiful Russian girl, who won the title of Miss Bikini World – 2012.
The final of the World beauty pageant was held in the ancient castle Cantacuzino, in Romania. Sixty beauties from different countries took part in the contest Miss Bikini World-2012. The contest was held in Romania because it is the homeland of the previous winner – Diana Boyanki. The contest consisted of three phases: swimsuit fashion show, evening dress fashion show and talent competition. The last one was very important. You know, Anastasia was able to show a performance with artistic gymnastics elements (she is a Master of sports in athletics).
Anastasia became the first Russian girl to win the Miss Bikini World contest. Also Nikitina received the honorary title – the face of the castle Cantacuzino. Russian beauty did not only become the winner and get the crown, but also signed a contract with an international brand, which produces swim wear. By the way, she was invited to take part in a photo session for the famous men’s magazine Maxim.
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Elmira Abdrazakova – Miss Russia 2013

Elmira Abdrazakova

Elmira Abdrazakova – Miss Russia 2013

Elmira Abdrazakova is a Russian model, winner of the Miss Russia 2013 beauty contest. By the way, she was a participant of Miss Universe 2013 and Miss World 2013 pageants.
Beautiful girl was born on October 7, 1994 in Zhelezinka, Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan. Her parents divorced when Elmira was 3 years old. So the girl and her mother went to Mezhdurechensk. The mother is a teacher at a choir school and she’s brought up two children alone. While studying at school, Elmira was offered to enter a modeling school, but she had to refuse as her family didn’t have money to pay for it. In her teens the girl worked as a waitress.
On March 2, 2013, 18-year-old Elmira won the crown in the Miss Russia-2013 beauty contest. The student of the Siberian State University of Communications represented the city of Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo region. The final of the contest was held on March 2 in the concert hall Barvikha Luxury Village. The winner received a crown which costs 1 million dollars and a cash prize – 100 thousand dollars. Elmira was number 13 among contestants and the “unlucky” number brought her luck))))
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DJ Anna Sahara

DJ Anna Sahara

DJ Anna Sahara


Anna Sahara is the first Strip DJ (topless DJ) in Russia.
Pretty girl was born on April 10, 1987 in Moscow. She worked as a model and was awarded the title of Miss Aphrodite 2004 in Greece, Miss Charm 2004 and Miss Erotica 2005.
Strip DJ Sahara first performed with her show program in Saratov on October 22, 2006. According to her, it was a very special day when she seriously thought to learn a new profession and became a DJ.
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Ksenia Kustova, Miss Russia 2004

Ksenia Kustova, Miss Russia 2004

Ksenia Kustova, Miss Russia 2004


Ksenia Kustova was born on June 9, 1983 in Novosibirsk.
She won the title of Miss Russia 2004 and participated in the 2004 Miss Universe National Costume Show.
Russia was the only country in the world holding an online international beauty contest. Beautiful Ksenia won the first version of this pageant and represented Russia in Ecuador. For the first time the competition was held without a jury. People voted for the girls per SMS. Runner-up, Nastya Makeeva from Moscow received the title of Miss Internet. Julia Nenado from Yekaterinburg took the third place.
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Natalia Gantimurova, Miss Russia 2011

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Natalia Gantimurova, Miss Russia 2011


Natalia Gantimurova is a Russian model, winner of the All-Russian contest Miss Russia 2011.
Pretty girl was born on August 14, 1991 in Plast, a small town in Chelyabinsk region, Russia. Her mother worked as a primary school teacher and her grandfather Yuri Nosyrev headed Uzhuralzoloto department for many years. Now Miss Russia-2011 and her grandmother Nina Nosyreva live in Moscow.
19-year-old girl became the winner of the national contest Miss Russia 2011 and received cash prize $ 100,000. The final of the contest was held on March 5, 2011 in the concert hall Barvikha Luxury Village.
“Shoes became the most difficult challenge for me,” said Gantimurova.
By the way, Russian Crown for the Beauty Queen is the most expensive in the world. Elegant crown that Gantimurova received, appeared just a year ago in 2010. Previous Miss Russia Irina Antonenko was its first owner. The crown costs more than one million dollars.
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