Irina Antonenko handed crown by Sofia Rudyeva · 2010-03-09 18:44
She won $100,000 and the chance to represent Russian Federation in the Miss World pageant.
The first runner-up was Irina Sharipova from Russia's Volga Republic of Tatarstan followed by another Urals contestant, Olga Kononenko of Chelyabinsk.
The crown awarded to Antonenko is the world's most expensive with an estimated value surpassing $1 million. The white gold headpiece contains 2,358 diamonds and 14 rare pearls.
Irina Antonenko has 80-61-91 figure and 178 cm height. When she's not gracing the catwalk, Miss Russia 2010 studies finance at university. Antonenko was quoted as saying she plans to continue her studies and wants to start post-graduate studies when she receives her degree.
Irina Antonenko was handed the crown by last year's winner, Sofia Rudyeva. The star-studded guest list included Miss Universe 2009, the Latina beauty Stefania Fernandez, and Miss World 2008, Ksenia Sukhinova.
_"Irina's beauty impressed the pageant jury. This girl is the best, she is clever, speaks well. While sitting in the hall you immediately notice her eyes, pay attention to her walk", Fawaz Gruosi, De Grisogono president, the jury member said.
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