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Miss Russia is the annual national beauty pageant of Russia, responsible for selecting representatives to Miss Universe and Miss World. The finals of the Miss Russia-2013 beauty pageant took place at Barvikha Luxury Village concert hall in Moscow on March 2.
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The pageant has been running since 1992. Since 2007, the winner of Miss Russia represents her country in both Miss Universe and Miss World.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Russia has won three major international titles: Miss World 1992, Miss Universe 2002 and Miss World 2008.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Elmira Abdrazakova (center), an 18-year old student from Siberian town of Mezhdurechensk, was crowned Miss Russia 2013.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Elmira Abdrazakova is a student of the Siberian Railway University. She won a car and $100,000 cash prize. Abdrazakova said she will spend the money on charity.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Almost 30,000 beauties from all over 83 regions of Russia attended preliminary auditions. Only 50 beauty contestants were selected for the Miss Russia 2013 finale which will be televised in Russia on 8th March, 2013.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Miss Russia 2013 Jury Panel included Wenxi Yu who is Miss World 2012 title winner; Olivia Culp who is Miss Universe 2012 title winner; and Anastasia Myskina who is the tennis world champion.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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According to the list of the winners of previous Miss Russia pageants, the most beautiful women live in Saint-Petersburg, Rostov and Kazan cities.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Miss Russia 2012 Yelizaveta Golovanova (left) handed over the exclusive $1 million crown to Elmira Abdrazakova.
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Nicknamed the 'Angelina Jolie of Russia', Elmira Abdrazakova says her victory was like a Cinderella fairy tale come true.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Throughout the year, the winners will engage in a variety of charitable, social and cultural events that promote healthy and successful lifestyle, positive attitude to life and strive for education.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
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Elmira Abdrazakova will represent Russia in the upcoming Miss World 2013 beauty pageant, scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28 and in Miss Universe 2013 pageant.
RG / Konstantin Zavrazhin
