The winner of the all-Russian Beauty of Russia pageant says weight loss was part of the preparation for the event and acknowledges that fellow contestants did the same. This detail surfaced in a recent interview with kp.ru. The claim points to the pressure many contestants feel to look their best on stage and in photos, a pressure that sometimes leads to extreme measures in pursuit of a specific silhouette.
According to the winner, some participants reportedly used diuretics to shed pounds ahead of the competition. She discusses a climate in which such practices could be seen as normal within beauty pageants, given the emphasis on performance and appearance. The contestant recalled that team members or officials sometimes approached candidates directly to discuss slimming down or tightening skin, indicating that the goal was to present a particular figure. She herself says she was urged to appear leaner and more toned, with suggestions of “drying up” certain areas.
To manage weight, the contestant described following a diet focused on protein and fiber. Yet she noted a moment of concession on the competition day when the finalists permitted themselves a slice of pizza as a small treat before walking the stage.
On November 16, a 22-year-old from the Kemerovo region emerged as the winner of Beauty of Russia in Sochi, defeating 51 rivals. The triumph grants her the chance to represent Russia at Miss Earth in 2024, with the Philippines as the host country. She emphasized that this was her first experience in a major pageant. During the event, contestants presented regional national costumes and walked the stage in swimsuits, highlighting regional pride and poise.
Earlier in the competition circuit, the Miss Russia titleholder commented on future plans, including how she might use any winnings moving forward. The dialogue around prize money underscores the growing interest in what winners do after stepping off the stage and how the recognition translates into opportunities beyond the pageant.