Indira Ampiot, Naomi Méndez, Madina Almukhanova, Suchata Chuangsri, Valentina Alekseeva

Miss Russia 2025 could be Alena Mikhailova, Maria Vadkovskaya, Maria Rytkina

Valentina Andreevna Alekseeva represented Cheboksary, Chuvashia, Russia at Miss Russia 2024, competed against 49 other candidates at Barvikha Luxury Village in Barvikha, Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia on October 5, 2024 and won the title. Irina Mironova of Tolyatti, Samara Oblast, Russia and Ulyana Evdokimova of Saint Petersburg, Russia were the first and second runners-up. Miss Russia 2025 predictions … Continue reading Miss Russia 2025 could be Alena Mikhailova, Maria Vadkovskaya, Maria Rytkina

Indira Ampiot, Naomi Méndez, Madina Almukhanova, Suchata Chuangsri, Valentina Alekseeva

5 most beautiful Miss Russia 2025 candidates

Valentina Andreevna Alekseeva was born in Cheboksary, Chuvashia, Russia to Andrey Alekseev and Olga Alekseeva. On October 5, 2024, Valentina represented Chuvashia at Miss Russia 2024, competed against 49 other candidates at Barvikha Luxury Village in Barvikha, Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia and won the title. Runner-up to Valentina was Irina Mironova of Tolyatti, Samara Oblast, Russia. The second runner-up was Ulyana … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Russia 2025 candidates

Indira Ampiot, Naomi Méndez, Madina Almukhanova, Suchata Chuangsri, Valentina Alekseeva

50 Miss Russia 2025 candidates competing in Barvikha

Valentina Andreevna Alekseeva, originally from Cheboksary, became Miss Russia 2024 on October 5, 2024, at Barvikha Luxury Village, succeeding Irina Mironova and Ulyana Evdokimova. She will crown her successor on October 4, 2025, during the 31st edition of the pageant, which features 50 contestants competing for the title.

Khamzat Chimaev (©UFC)

13 things about UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated reigning UFC Middleweight Champion, has a perfect professional MMA record of 15-0. Born in Chechnya, he transitioned from judo and wrestling to mixed martial arts, gaining acclaim in both welterweight and middleweight divisions. Notable victories include wins over Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.

13 things about UFC fighter Tagir Ulanbekov from Makhachkala, Dagestan

Tagir Ulanbekov is a Dagestani mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's flyweight division. Born in Kazbekovsky District, he has a professional record of 17 wins and 2 losses. Ulanbekov was coached by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and represented Russia in combat sambo before joining the UFC in 2020.

13 things about UFC fighter Darya Zheleznyakova from St. Petersburg

Darya Zheleznyakova is a Russian professional mixed martial artist from Saint Petersburg, currently signed with the UFC. Competing in the bantamweight division, she has a record of 9 wins and 2 losses. Known as "The Iron Lady," she was a Pankration world champion and debuted in the UFC in 2024.

10 things about UFC fighter Rizvan Kuniev from Makhachkala, Dagestan

Rizvan Kuniev is a Dagestani mixed martial artist competing in the heavyweight division with the UFC. He holds a professional record of 13 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, and 1 No Contest. Kuniev began his MMA career in 2011, and notable victories include defeating Edivan Mineiro Santos and Hugo Cunha.

Evita Pay founder Iurii Gugnin accused of violating Bank Secrecy Act, IEEPA

Iurii Gugnin, a Russian national in Manhattan, was arrested on June 9, 2025, for multiple financial crimes, including money laundering and bank fraud. He allegedly used his companies, Evita Investments and Evita Pay, to facilitate the laundering of $530 million in cryptocurrency through U.S. financial institutions, involving sanctioned Russian banks.

10 things about UFC fighter Azamat Bekoev from Vladikavkaz, Russia

Azamat Bekoev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. Known as "King Pin," he has a record of 19 wins and 3 losses. He trains at American Top Team and made his UFC debut on January 18, 2025, knocking out his opponent, Zachary Reese.

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10 things about Miss Earth Russia 2023 Daria Lukonkina

Daria Vladimirovna Lukonkina, a Russian fashion model and beauty queen from Nizhny Novgorod, won Krasa Rossii 2022 and became Miss Earth Russia 2023. Born on April 19, 2003, she was the 19th Russian contestant in Miss Earth, finishing as a runner-up in 2023. She advocates for environmental preservation and enjoys swimming.