Posted on 01/13/2023 10:13:08 AM PST by Navy Patriot
Miss Russia 2022 Anna Linnikova has become one of 16 contestants who will vie for the title of Miss Universe.
The semifinals of the pageant were broadcast on the YouTube channel of the Miss Universe Organization. Linnikova, 22, wore the national "The Crown of the Russian Empire" dress during the preliminary competition on Wednesday where 84 contenders were taking part. The red and white gown decorated with pearls and precious stones was designed by a St. Petersburg couturier in cooperation with the State Hermitage museum.
The finals of the beauty pageant in which the top beauties will be picked from among the 16 delegates will be held late on Saturday (early on Sunday, Moscow time).
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Agreed, she looks more like a porcelain doll. She has a strange beauty about her.
I was indeed. It was an interesting time slice for a peacetime US military. After Vietnam and before Reagan. Carter. That time.
I learned a lot in those four years. I decided I didn’t want to make a career of it, but it was the most valuable education I ever received in my life. It is the reason I love this country. I feel gratitude for having that opportunity.
And it was an opportunity open to every American, to serve, learn, and get a jump into life out of High School.
And why I struggle so much to see the damage being done to our nation. I feel a lot of anger, and that hasn’t been a driving force for the vast majority of my life. I don’t care much for it.
That is a handsome woman, indeed.
Extra not guilty points for the freckles.
I spanned the same military “gap” from post-Vietnam to the middle of Reagan, just a little longer past Carter though. 1974-1988.
No participation ribbons!
OK, here's her look for pageant everyday duties in pastels with minimal jewelry:
I hear what you are saying. I’m old school; always have been.
It was an honor to serve my country.
And the winner is Mr USA a tranny. LOL Not kidding either.
She is stunning.
Saving to look over later. When I was a kid, I loved those pageants.
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