The scintillating finale of Miss Russia 2016 concluded with the crowning of Yana Dobrovolskaya as Miss Russia 2016. Sofia Nikitchuk, Miss Russia 2015, crowned Yana Dobrovolskaya as her successor at the finals. Yana will now represent Russia at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and may also compete at Miss World 2016 pageant. Yana was among our Top 10 favourites for the crown.
Yana Dobrovolskaya clinched the coveted crown after proving herself in a series of rounds. She strut her stuff while walking the ramp in swimsuit and evening gown and finally answering the questions of the jury in Q&A round. She defeated 49 other contestants to clinch the prestigious crown of Miss Russia 2016.
A total of fifty beautiful Russian girls competed for the coveted title, and beating all the odds Yana emerged as the winner. Blessed with an hourglass figure, Yana possesses a breathtaking smile and deep set of attractive eyes. With her confidence stance, Yana looks all prepared to rule the international pageants.
At the same pageant, Yuliana Korolkova was adjudged as the first runner up, while Yulia khoroshavina finished as the second runner up.
The pageant started with the introduction of the contestants, and further led to the announcement of the Top 20 semi finalists for the night –Elizaveta Goryunova, Gulnur Zinnatova, Evgeniya Nikolayevskaya, AlbinaI ldarova, Daria Pershina, Tatyana Kizimova, Maria Antonets, Yulia Khoroshavina, Valeria Deryagina, Daria Kurdyukova, Ekaterina Khachirova, Yuliana Kroklova, Alina Goncharova, Elena Belkova, Dilyara Yalaltynova, Alina Toroshchina, Yana Dobrovolskaya, PolinaTensina, Alexandra Pavlova, and Anastasia Polkhova.
The Top 20 then walked down the stage clad in sassy swim suits, and while keeping their walk and attitude in mind, the judges further announced the top 12 finalists. The Top 12 finalists were – Evgeniya Nikolayevskaya, Daria Pershina, Maria Antonets, Yulia Khoroshavina, Daria Kurdyukova, Yuliana Kroklova, Alina Goncharova, Dilyara Yalaltynova, Alina Torochina, Yana Dobrovolskaya, Polina Tensina, and Anastasia Polkhova.
Also see all the winners of Miss Russia 2016
The grand finale witnessed the gracious presence of many eminent personalities, and beauty queens which included former winners and reigning Miss Russia, Sofia Nikitchuk. The dazzling beauties shared their pageantry experience and some valuable tips with the participants which helped them enhance their skills. They also wished the 50 beauties good luck.
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