The lucky winner of Miss World 2008 is Kseniya Sukhinova, a stunning blonde from Russia. The 21 year old beat out 109 contestants to take over the title previously held by Miss World Zhang Zi Lin of China.
At Trend Hunter, we’ve seen a pattern of exotic discoveries and unique beauty from Russia, both in the form of its citizens and in the tremendous innovations and designs by those people. We’ve also seen creations from other parts of the world that were inspired by Russia.
To celebrate Kseniya Sukhinova being crowned Miss World 2008, we’ve compiled a list of the most captivating Russian innovations in the slide show below.
Krasivaya!
29 Russian Innovations
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Russian Bank Employee Calenders
Expobank's Naughty Promotion
28
Indoor City 2
Crystal Island in Moscow
27
Personalized Mini Dolls
Naughty Porcelain Toys
26
Reenacting Unsolicited Ads
Russian Company 'Plays Along' and Pokes Fun of Unsolicited Ads
25
Fur-Clad Superheroes
Naomi Campbell as Naughty Catwoman in Vogue Russia
24
24K Gold Vodka Bottle
Donald Trump Vodka at Moscow Millionaire's Fair
23
Edgy Russian Dolls
Mooqla Dolls
22
High Fashion Russian Dolls
Vogue Russia Matrioshka Party
21
Commercial Parodies
Russian Mail Order Bride Spoofs Dove Evolution
20
Naughty Matryoshkas
Stripping + Nude Matryoshka
19
Russian Front Fashion
Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Loves Slavic Look
18
Stylish Slavic Stackers
Russian Dolls In Fashion
17
Retro Wooden Mobile Phone
Russian Craftsman 'Brings it Back'
16
Russia Builds Fake Island
In Black Sea By 2014
15
Diamond-Studded Bobble Bracelets
Rifesta Jewelry From Russia
14
Wind Dam
Cool Russian Eco Initiative
13
$10 Million Fabergé Egg House
For Sale in Moscow
12
Could Faberge Become Cool?
Pallinghurst Buys Egg Brand; Plans to Launch Faberge Gemstones
11
Steampunked USBs
From Russia Handmade with Love
10
Manga Matrioska Invaders
Smirnoff Black Milan Ad
9
Russians Leak Concept Car Video
2009 Audi R8 V12
8
Human Matryoshka Dolls
Sony PlayStation 3 Ad
7
Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
6
Vodka for Women
Russia Targets Female Drinkers with Damskaya
5
Moscow Luxury Stay
Golden Apple Boutique Hotel
4
Political Matryoshka Dolls
SonntagsZeitung Ads Reveal Insight Into Media Personalities
3
3-D Ceilings
From Flood Prevention to Futuristic Design
2
Sarah Palin Music Tributes
'Song for Sarah' is a Russian YouTube Hit
1
Luxury High Rises in Russia
Moscow's City Of Capitals
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