An incident occurred during general photography at an international beauty pageant held in New Orleans (USA). When Anna Linnikova approached all the participants, the Ukrainian started to get upset. Victoria Apanasenko began to firmly press the hands of nearby girls from other countries so that they would not let the Russian woman pass.
Ukrainian website “Observer” stated that Linnikov wanted to stand next to Apanasenko. However, in the published video, it can be seen that Ruska was leaving for another place, but the Ukrainian woman became nervous when she saw her. Victoria approached Miss Columbia and begged her to change places so she could be away from Anna. As a result, representatives of Russia and Ukraine did not stand next to each other in the overall picture.
Despite the incident, Linnikov assured that she is in great spirits. The 22-year-old model tries to keep in good shape. She’s sure she’s good at it.
“Besides getting up at 5am and going to bed at 11pm, we also wear very heavy dresses, high heels and don’t take them off all day. Sometimes we don’t have time to eat, “said Anna in an interview for MUZ PRO-Novosti.
The model’s mother assured that she is not afraid to let her daughter go to the USA because Miss Universe is not only a prestigious but also an apolitical competition. Anna is supported by many residents of her native Orenburg, they vote for her.
“I tell Anna that a lot of people are voting for her, they are all very sick and worried. When Anya was in Orenburg, she went to the Filimosha shelter for cats and dogs. I wrote to the principal today and she posted on social media today. Anya knows a lot of people and everyone understands that it is very, very difficult for her, “said Natalya Linnikova in an interview with Ren-TV.
The finals of the competition will take place on January 14 (January 15 in Russia). The event will be broadcast live from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.