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Ksenia Sukhinova getting first prize (photo from www.kp.ru)

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Russia crowns its beauty queen

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Published 15 December, 2007, 14:05

The most beautiful Russian girl lives in Siberia. Ksenia Sukhinova from the Tyumen region was crowned as Russia’s beauty queen at Friday night's pageant in Moscow.

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Representatives from all of Russia's regions participated in the Moscow final, which included elaborate costumes, sets, and special guest performances.

The Russian champion will represent her country in the Miss World contest.

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