The country's most beautiful woman has become 18-year-old Valentina Alexeeva from Cheboksary.
She studies at the N.I. Pirogov Medical University in Moscow and aspires to become a doctor in the future.
In addition to her studies, Valentina practices fitness, yoga, and dancing. Previously, she was passionate about ballet, but now she dedicates more time to science.
In one of the competition videos, Valentina mentioned that through her example, she wants to show that "Miss Russia" can be not only beautiful but also educated.
Her favorite books are Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. Her favorite dishes are dumplings and Chuvash pie "hupa" with meat and potatoes.
In November, she will travel to Mexico, where she will represent Russia at the "Miss Universe" contest.