According to RIA Novosti, the semi-finals of the 71st beauty contest took place in New Orleans - the participants fought for the right to enter the top 16 most beautiful girls in the world.
“Anna Linnikova, to the standing ovation of the audience, effectively represented her country, speaking to an audience of millions in the semi-finals of the international competition,” the statement says.
In July last year, Anna Linnikova, a native of Orenburg, received the status of Miss Russia 2022, in total 25 girls made it to the final of the competition.