Kazan Businesswoman to Vie for Mrs. World Crown

Dinara Salakhova, a 35-year-old model and entrepreneur from Kazan, is competing to represent Russia at the Mrs. World 2026 contest in Las Vegas.
Feb 11, 2026
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Dinara has traveled to the United States to represent Russia at the Mrs. World contest.

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The mercury in Las Vegas thermometers is set to rise to unprecedented heights for January in the coming days. After all, the top beauties from around the world have gathered here. Their only drawback is that they are all married. This is the main rule of the beauty contest «Mrs. World 2026.»

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One of the contenders for the prestigious international title flew to the US from Kazan. Athlete, model, and beauty Dinara Salakhova has already added crowns from several prestigious beauty contests to her collection.

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Dinara is 35 years old, and in recent years she has been actively and successfully participating in beauty pageants. It all started with victories in regional «Fitness Bikini» championships, after which she realized that the crown suited her and decided not to stop.

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After impressing judges in Tatarstan«s »Fitness Bikini« competitions, Dinara conquered the jury of the »Mrs. Russia World« contest. This victory opened the way for her to the European stage. At the »Mrs. Europe« contest, Salakhova effortlessly outperformed 25 competitors and claimed the coveted crown.

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Now, Dinara«s most immediate plan is to win the title of the world»s most beautiful woman. It is for this goal that she has come to Las Vegas.

Dinara is bringing 19 suitcases, each containing outfits for every day and the final event.

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Currently, Dinara is raising two sons, aged 12 and 5, and owns a sportswear brand.

«The Mrs. World contest is not just another stage, it»s a grand event, and it motivates me to win even more,« Dinara noted. »Obtaining a US visa was not a problem, and upon arrival in Las Vegas, we encountered only pleasant moments. The atmosphere among the participants is incredibly friendly, and already tomorrow we have photoshoots and registration events.«

Inspired by her success in beauty contests, Salakhova launched an international project called «Mrs BRICS,» the first final of which will be held in Kazan on March 8.

The Mrs. World contest has been held since 1984, and during this time, Russian women have won only twice: in 2006 and 2009. Among the most challenging stages is the interview with the jury, where participants must not only talk about themselves but also answer provocative questions. Also, in the final, contestants will walk the runway in swimsuits, evening gowns, and national costumes.

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