Ufa Mother of Many on Playboy Cover Responds to CriticsIrina Ishmuratova, a 46-year-old mother from Ufa who won the Mrs. Diversity title at Mrs. Universe, has addressed online criticism after featuring on a Playboy magazine cover.
Perm Woman Creates Unique Cotton Christmas OrnamentsNatalia Kryzhanovskaya from Perm crafted her first cotton Christmas ornament on New Year's Eve as an adult, sparking a long-term hobby of creating unique hand-painted decorations.
Yakut Woman Competes in Miss Universe for SerbiaElena Egorova, a model from Yakutia, is participating in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand, but she is representing Serbia after obtaining a Serbian passport.
Perm woman crafts unique glass beads inspired by archaeologyKsenia Tsygankova from Perm creates glass beads that resemble archaeological finds, teaches her craft to students, and studies archaeology while engaging in historical reenactment.
Severodvinsk beauty contestant weighs reinvestment after criticismYana Kreneva, a mother of two from Severodvinsk, competed in the 'You Are Unique' beauty contest in the UAE. She explains how she funded the 175,000 ruble entry fee and faced criticism for her participation.
Arkhangelsk contestants vie for Miss Office prizeThree women from Arkhangelsk are competing in the international Miss Office 2025 pageant, which awards ₽3 million (about $30,000 at current rates). To reach the final, they must win an online vote running 15 September–5 October.
