29 Russian Innovations

Celebrating Miss World 2008

Bianca — December 14, 2008 — Top Lists

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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.

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Sarah Palin Music Tributes

'Song for Sarah' is a Russian YouTube Hit

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Moscow Luxury Stay

Golden Apple Boutique Hotel

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Russians Leak Concept Car Video

2009 Audi R8 V12

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Luxury High Rises in Russia

Moscow's City Of Capitals

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Wind Dam

Cool Russian Eco Initiative

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Vodka for Women

Russia Targets Female Drinkers with Damskaya

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Could Faberge Become Cool?

Pallinghurst Buys Egg Brand; Plans to Launch Faberge Gemstones

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Geeky Babooshka Dolls

The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes

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$10 Million Fabergé Egg House

For Sale in Moscow

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Manga Matrioska Invaders

Smirnoff Black Milan Ad

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3-D Ceilings

From Flood Prevention to Futuristic Design

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Russia Builds Fake Island

In Black Sea By 2014

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Political Matryoshka Dolls

SonntagsZeitung Ads Reveal Insight Into Media Personalities

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Diamond-Studded Bobble Bracelets

Rifesta Jewelry From Russia

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Human Matryoshka Dolls

Sony PlayStation 3 Ad

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Stylish Slavic Stackers

Russian Dolls In Fashion

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Commercial Parodies

Russian Mail Order Bride Spoofs Dove Evolution

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24K Gold Vodka Bottle

Donald Trump Vodka at Moscow Millionaire's Fair

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Steampunked USBs

From Russia Handmade with Love

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Retro Wooden Mobile Phone

Russian Craftsman 'Brings it Back'

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Edgy Russian Dolls

Mooqla Dolls

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Russian Front Fashion

Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Loves Slavic Look

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Naughty Matryoshkas

Stripping + Nude Matryoshka

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Indoor City 2

Crystal Island in Moscow

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Reenacting Unsolicited Ads

Russian Company 'Plays Along' and Pokes Fun of Unsolicited Ads

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High Fashion Russian Dolls

Vogue Russia Matrioshka Party

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Russian Bank Employee Calenders

Expobank's Naughty Promotion

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Personalized Mini Dolls

Naughty Porcelain Toys

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Fur-Clad Superheroes

Naomi Campbell as Naughty Catwoman in Vogue Russia

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