Four participants from the Miss Russia 2022 pageant joined a wide community effort to restore natural spaces by taking part in the Nature’s Call eco campaign organized by the interregional public group ECA Movement. The event aimed to clear a forested area in Elektrostal, a town located near Moscow, drawing volunteers from across the region to work alongside the organizers and local supporters to protect the environment and promote sustainable habits. This collaboration showcased the contestants not just as pageant finalists but as active advocates for environmental stewardship within their broader public roles.
Among the participants were Anna Linnikova, the winner of Miss Russia 2022, along with finalists Natalya Pavlova, Daria Nemaeva, and Anna Budaeva. Together, they supported the Nature’s Call initiative, contributing their time and energy to help volunteers remove litter and recyclables from the forest’s edge and interior. Their involvement highlighted a shared commitment to conservation, turning a routine environmental cleanup into a community-wide demonstration of responsibility and care for nature.
During the hands-on effort, the organizers and participants documented a noteworthy result. More than 260 kilograms of waste were collected, with about 170 kilograms consisting of plastics, glass, and metal items that can be recycled or repurposed. The collected materials were sorted on site and prepared for recycling streams, illustrating a concrete outcome from the day’s work. The operation also provided an opportunity for the participants to learn firsthand about waste management practices and the importance of reducing litter in natural spaces to preserve biodiversity and public health.
Anna Linnikova spoke about the experience, describing it as a positive and energizing day spent in the forest among people who share a passion for protecting the environment. She emphasized how everyday choices matter, noting that she personally makes an effort to separate waste for recycling in her daily life. Her reflections underscored the link between public appearances and genuine environmental commitment, encouraging others to consider the impact of small actions in their own routines.
Campaigns like Nature’s Call provide more than a single-day cleanup. They serve as platforms for education, community engagement, and the promotion of practical environmental habits that can be carried into schools, workplaces, and homes. By combining celebrity influence with grassroots volunteerism, these initiatives help reach a broader audience and foster a culture of stewardship that can endure beyond the event itself. The Elektrostal effort demonstrates how coordinated local action can lead to measurable improvements in natural spaces while inspiring participants and onlookers to continue contributing to cleaner, healthier environments. Ongoing partnerships between pageant figures and environmental organizations can amplify this impact, encouraging more people to participate in future cleanups and recycling drives, and to advocate for stronger local and regional waste management programs. These experiences also offer memorable storytelling opportunities that highlight real-world environmental benefits, not just idealistic goals, reinforcing the practical value of every volunteer hour and every item properly sorted for recycling. This blended approach of public influence and hands-on work represents a model for future campaigns across Canada and the United States as communities strive to balance celebration with responsibility and care for the earth.