PopImpressKA Journal for Miss Russian Universe 2015, DAY 1, Miss Russian Universe 2015 - 7 girls Finale (girls ages 27-37)
Location: Romanoff Restaurant
Miss Russian Universe is an international beauty contest, which is being held for the first time this year.
All Russian speaking females, ages 18-27 & 28-37 are eligible to participate.
Participants hail from all over the world, including those flying in from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Finland, and various other locations.
The organizer of this contest was the Production Center of Galina Skigina.
The final round of the contest was held 25 and 26 of June in the "Romanoff Club", which is located at the very heart of the American Russian population
(2670 Coney Island Ave). This contest will run on an annual basis from now.
The jury panel include representatives of well-known modeling agencies, famous photographers, producers of international ballet contests, and television network representatives.
Thank you to Galina Skigina and all of her staff for an incredible work and preparations to make this 2 - day event a huge success, as well as having PopImpressKA Journal as one of the judges and sponsors of this amazing contest. We truly enjoyed meeting everyone and participate in this great event.
Stories about the very first Miss Russian Universe Pageant and its organizer legendary Media Personality Galina Skigina will be in our upcoming fall Empowerment Edition VIII of PopImpressKA journal.
Above: organizer of the very first Miss Russian Universe Ms. Galina Skigina
Above from Left: Supermodel and TV Personality Irina Dmitrakova
(Model, синематограф and Актёрское агентство Жар-Птица)
Model, presenter and producer.
Born in Moscow.
Graduated from the Moscow University of Culture.
Finished music school with major in piano playing.
Since 1994 has been working for the «Kuznetsky Most» fashion house not only as a model but also as a director of shows and defiles. Art-director of the «Prestige» model agency. For a long time has been an art-director of the popular night club «Studio». Spent several years in Paris as the «Face» of the «Dejac» company. She has worked with world leading fashion designers. Did photo sessions for «Vogue», «Elle», «Planet Beauty», «Beauty, She», «XXL» and other magazines. Producer and anchor of the TV show «Stylish Issues» (1998-2002). Producer of the music projects and performances. As an actress played in films: «Ultimatum» director Anatoly Eramdzhan, «24 hours» director Alexander Atonessyan, «Musicians from Bremen» director Alexander Abdulov, «Hot Saturday» Alexander Mitta, TV series «Drongo» director Zinovi Roizman, «Throes of Love» Karine Foliyanz and others.
Famous Gown designer Alex Teih
Russian born and New York City based fashion designer Alex Teih is known for glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Teih-Eveningwear/162368565885?fref=ts
(both were judges and sponsors at the Miss Russian Universe Competition)
and celebrity photographer and videographer Anton Oparin, Tv Director at The International Bikini Model Search, Chief Executive Officer at FashionStock.com - Worldwide Photo/Video Production and CEO & Founder at www.FashionStock.com
Below: Famous Jewelry designer Alex Soldier with his Muse Mrs. Galina Soldier
"My work captures life’s moments in detail. Each piece that I make is a new life waiting to tell its story, for to live is to create." Alex Soldier
www.alexsoldier.com
Alex Soldier was also one of the sponsors and a judge at the Miss Russian Universe 2015
Known for his elaborate metalwork, distinctive style and unparalleled craftsmanship, Alex Soldier counts the most stylish tastemakers, celebrities and organizations as clients and the jewelry trade has long praised him as a leader in the field. His incredible talent and innovative spirit has captured the hearts of leading editors, style experts and buyers that often proclaim him as the most innovative designer of our time. Artisanal workmanship defines Alex Soldier’s jewelry. His work is filled so much with timeless appeal, intricate detail, daring mastery and affordable price points that it becomes impossible to resist his magical touch. Every piece that he creates bears his signature artistry and precision and represents a constantly evolving combination of shape, color and texture—making each piece as individual as its wearer. Alex Soldier designs with a passion for distinction, using innovative proprietary techniques for decorating metal surfaces to achieve an effect of original texture and detail that surpasses the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. The beauty of Alex Soldier jewelry lies in the way it blurs the line between fine ornament and miniature sculpture. His work is precious poetry that speaks to the heart.
Above: Mrs. Galina Soldier, Olga Papkovitch/CEO & founder of PopImpressKA journal, Brand & Art www.popimpresskajournal.org
Olga (one of Galina Skigina staff members, Olga was counting all Judges Votes), Famous Jewelry designer Alex Soldier and a celebrity photographer legendary Leonid Lubianitsky, leonardo1938@gmail.com
Above: Hosts of Miss Russian Universe 2015 pageant Natasha Romanova and Sergey Gordeev with Miss Russian Universe 2015 (age 27-37) Yulia Krutova
Above: Miss russian Universe 2015 Yulia Krutova with one of the sponsors and Judges Roman Rayham, M.D. (Aesthetic Plastic and reconstructive Surgery)
www.NYPlasticSurgeryCenter.com
Above: Miss russian Universe 2015 Yulia Krutova with one of the sponsors and Judges Roman Rayham, M.D. and a runner up Ivanna Briz
Above: Mrs. Roman Rayham, Miss russian Universe 2015 Yulia Krutova with one of the sponsors and Judges Roman Rayham, M.D. and a runner up Ivanna Briz
Above: Judges Table, center - Anastasia Hisel, EMG Talent, one of the Judges and sponsors of Miss Russian Universe 2015 www.emgtalent.com
Above from Left: Olga Papkovitch/CEO & Founder of PopImpressKA Journal
Katherine Mesa and Nuna Elena (MUA & Hair representing PopImpressKA Journal)
Above: Kristina Proverbs contestant for Day 2 and Ivanna Briz
Above: Miss Russian Univer 2015 Yulia Krutova and Pageant organizer Galina Skigina
Above from Left: some of the Judges, behind the scenes - Leonid Lubianitsky, Olga Papkovitch, Alex Teih and irina Dmitrakova
Above: Judges - жюри : Алексу Солджеру, Ирине Дмитраковой, Алексу Тэйху, Роману Рэйхэм, Ольге Папкович, Леониду Лубяницкому и Anastasia Hisel and Ангелине Булыгиной
Above Second from Left: Ms. Galina Skigina, Organizer and Founder of the very first Miss Russian Universe
Message from Galina Skigina: "Ну вот и прошли оба финала международного конкурса " Мисс Русская вселенная". Немного грустно, что уже все позади, что завтра уже не будет репитиции, никто не померит новое платье, никто не позвонит в последний день и не спросит:"Галина! А мой финал завтра или послезавтра?" Девчонки! Я вас поздравляю! Вы умнички! У вас все впереди! Я болела за всех, потому что вы все красавицы! Спасибо всем членам жюри : Алексу Солджеру, Ирине Дмитраковой, Алексу Тэйху, Роману Рэйхэм, Ольге Папкович, Леониду Лубяницкому и Ангелине Булыгиной за огромную работу, спасибо нашим дизайнерам Алексу Тэйху и Ирине Гординой за сносшибательные наряды , Милен за Украшения от компании "Park Lane", Торговому Дому Le Monty за уникальную колекцию шуб, спасибо Леше Николаеву за свет, Игорю Ирастову за звук, Антону Опарину и всей его команде за огромную работу в течении всего конкурса, спасибо нашим спонсорам , нашим ведущим, Наташе Романовой и Сергею Гордееву, Якову Миронюку и его ребятам из школы Olimpic Ballrom за прекрасное хореографическое оформление, замечательным певцам Юлии , Лео Луганскому и Лене Штефан, ресторану " Романофф", салону красоты "U-mode за потрясающий профессионализм и чувство прекрасного, Сабине Юсуповой, Борису Талису, моей подруге Ольге Крайновой и, конечно моей семье и персонально моему мужу Василию, которые меня терпели все это время.
Я вас люблю! Встретимся через год!"
Above: Galina Skigina and her family
Above: PopImpressKA Journal one of the sponsors and judges of Miss Russian Universe 2015. Stories about the very first Miss Russian Universe Pageant and its organizer legendary Media Personality Galina Skigina will be in our upcoming fall Empowerment Edition VIII of PopImpressKA journal.
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Above from Left: Irina Dmitrakova, Alex Teih, Nuna Elena, Galina Skigina, Olga Papkovitch
Above from Left: Nuna Elena, Olga Papkovitch, Alex Soldier, Galina Soldier, Angelina Bulygina
Above from Left: Olga Papkovitch, Yulia Krutova and Nuna Elena
Stories about the very first Miss Russian Universe Pageant and its organizer legendary Media Personality Galina Skigina will be in our upcoming fall Empowerment Edition VIII of PopImpressKA journal.
