Anna Litvinova
| Anna Litvinova | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Anna Vladimirovna Litvinova 1 May 1983 Novokuznetsk, RSFSR |
| Died |
22 January 2013 (aged 29) Germany |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
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Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
Anna Vladimirovna Litvinova (Russian: Анна Владимировна Литвинова, 1 May 1983 – 22 January 2013) was a Russian fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the Miss Universe - Russia 2006 beauty contest and represented Russia at the Miss Universe 2006 contest, where she finished in the top 20.[1][2][3]
Later she moved to Moscow and started a modelling career. There she helped aspiring models to find work abroad. She died in January 2013 after suffering from cancer for one year.[4]
Biography
Early life
Litvinova was born and spent her childhood in Novokuznetsk.[2] In 2003, she completed her graduations from Kuzbass State Pedagogical Academy, where she studied at the Faculty of Foreign Languages.[5]
Career
In 2003 Litvinova won the title of the most beautiful woman in the "Miss Kuzbass", and entered the top five on the All-Russian competition of beauty, with the title of "Miss Grace." She became the first runner-up in "Miss Siberia" contest.[2] In 2006 she won Miss Universe - Russia contest and then went to Los Angeles to represent Russia in Miss Universe. She did not win, but finished in the Top 20.[5]
After winning the regional beauty competition of Novokuznetsk, she went to Moscow and started a modelling career.[6] In Moscow she worked as a manager, she was organizing competitions and helping models to find work abroad. There she worked as second degree designer too.[4] About her life in Moscow, Litvinova said "Moscow is a very large, noisy, bustling city. But I got used to it and loved it."[4]
Death
Litvinova was diagnosed with melanoma about a year prior to her death.[6] She was taken for treatment to a clinic in Germany but died on 22 January 2013 at the age of 29.[2][4][7]
Awards
Here is a list of titles and awards Litvinova won in her career.[7]
| Year | Contest | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Miss Russia | Top 5 finish |
| Vice-Miss Siberia | Won | |
| Miss Kuzbass | Won | |
| 2006 | Miss Universe - Russia | Won |
| Miss Universe | Top 20 finish |
References
- ↑ "В Германии от рака умерла российская участница "Мисс Вселенная 2006"". Express Novosti. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Красавица из Новокузнецка скончалась в Германии". Kuzpress. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ↑ "Miss Universe 2006 Gallery > Miss Russia - Anna Litvinova". Jijasali.com. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
- 1 2 3 4 "В Германии скончалась русская участница "Мисс Вселенная 2006"". Delfi. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Кузбасская участница конкурса "Мисс Вселенная" скончалась в Германии". Sibdepo. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Víťazka súťaží krásy zomrela: Krásnu Annu (†29) zabila rakovina". Topsky. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Участница конкурса "Мисс Вселенная 2006" Анна Литвинова умерла от рака в Германии". eurosmi.ru. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
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