10. Anna Selezneva
Anna Selezneva is at the top of her game. She has worked with numerous fashion brands including Calvin Klein and Versace. She also appeared on the cover of many prestigious magazines including Vogue Russia. Recently she has worked in Elle Spain shoot reckoning as a rocky and sexy goddess. She also did a shoot for Revolve Clothing. She has been on the cover of Vogue Australia, Vogue Japan, Vogue Paris, Vogue China and Vogue Italia.
9. Sasha Pivovarova
When you color a doll what colors you choose? Blue for eyes, blonde yellow for hair and pink for cheeks and lips. Well with this kind of description Sasha is certainly your belle. She is the face of Prada. This July she posed with red hair and black coat for Vogue Paris and boy she knows how to work it! Sasha is a mommy to a lovely daughter.
8. Valentina Zilyaeva
Valentina is a top notch Russian model having worked with various international Vogue editions. Valentina is one of the healthiest models because of her mantra of eating fresh and raw food. She often gives refreshing food tips on her blog. Valentina is the face of Ralph Lauren.
7. Anna Kournikova
Sometimes good looks can do what even the best of minds and skills may never be able to achieve. Anna Kornikova’s tennis star status is the shining example. During her time in athletics she was the most searched internet sensation. She has been highly influential in Russian culture and popular opinion about her is that she looks great but she never wins. But hey at least she looks good doing whatever she does!
6. Tatiana Sorokko
Tatiana is not just a model and fashion journalist but she is a style that will live on for long. After contributing quite affectively in the modeling world, she rendered her services to fashion by journalism. She has a rich collection of haute couture. Before entering the world of fashion Tatiana was studying physics which seems fitting given her parents were nuclear scientists.
5. Daria Werbowy
Daria Werbowy is from Ukrainian decent. She is a well accomplished model, having worked with various international Vogue editions. She is the spokesperson and brand ambassador of Lancôme. Her contract with Lancôme earns her approximately $1 million per year. She has worked with legendary photographers like Helmet Newton. She has done various fashion assignments under famed brands like Prada, Dior and Chanel. At this year’s start Werbowy started thinking about quitting modeling for it was getting unbearable both mentally and physically for her.
4. Natasha Poly
Symmetric face with sharp facial profile and clearly visible cheek bones makes Natasha Poly one of the most sought after models both on runway and covers of magazines. Green eye color adds to the sensuality. Name hi-profile brand and Poly has modeled for it. Prada, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Chanel and Victoria Secret she has done it all. She is one of the top 30 models in the whole world. This angel gave birth to a baby last year.
3. Natalia Vodianova
Natalia Vodianova is an actress, model and mother of four children (a clear impossibility in the part of the world I come from). She started her modeling career at young age of 15. Her blue colored eyes, brown hair and willowy figure are her best attributes in terms of looks. She came from a humble background but now is earning millions. She has worked in Clash of the Titans and CQ. To match with her looks she has a great sense of style and has been on the best dressed list.
2. Maria Sharapova
Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock or dead should know this name. But in case there are such people, Maria Sharapova is the 6th best tennis player and a model. Tall and pretty are two words one would associate with her. She is not just a skilled tennis player but a virtuoso style icon. She has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has recently launched her sunscreen range (which seems befitting since she needs it all the time) and was seen promoting it in a beautiful orange dress which complimented her honey blonde hair. She completed the look with heavy mascara.
1. Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk’s pout and curves have deemed her the sexiest Russian model. Dark colored hair, green eyes and sensual lips make men go gaga over her looks. But hold on to your thoughts because this queen of voluptuousness is presently dating Cristiano Ronaldo. Irina is not just a model but an actress too. She got her world-wide recognition by appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
She was the first Russian model to work for the magazines and has maintained her aura and position in the issue. Irina has been number one on the list of “50 Hottest Russian Women”. Her popularity is well proven by her number of followers on different social media websites like twitter and Facebook. Irina is the brand ambassador of “Intimissimi” which was also the platform for start of her career. She is also in the list of “20 sexiest models”. -