10 most beautiful Russian Women, picked by Americans:







10 most beautiful Russian Women, picked by Americans:


1. Irina Shayk

Girlfriend to 25-year-old Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo and muse to rapperKanye West,  Shayk is well on her way to becoming one of the world’s top models.


Born Irina Shayhlislamova, in the mining town of Emanzhelinsk, Russia, Irina has worked for GuessLacosteMissoniLa Perla, was the face of  the Intimissimibrand.
The 2nd most beautiful woman, according to Americans is former World #1 tennis player Maria Sharapova.
Engaged to New Jersey Net, Sasha Vuyachich, Sharapova made her big break at age 17, by upsetting Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final.


2. Maria Sharapova.


    
  
Yet Maria Sharapova’s is recognized for more than her handiness with a tennis racket. As an international sports model, Maria Sharapova has been  featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and has worked campaigns for NikePrinceCanon andCole Haan, to name a few.

3. Natalia Vodianova



 


A true rags to riches story, Natalia Vodianova’s life is as inspiring as her beauty.
Known as the “Nizhni Novgorod Cinderella” in Russia, Natalia escaped poverty to become a world renowned fashion model working campaigns for Calvin KleinLouis Vuitton,Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel.

In fact Natalia was awarded Inspiration Of The Year by Harper’s Bazaar for her charitable works.


4. Sofia Rudeva




 

 


Fourth place was given to former Miss Russia, Sofia Rudeva from Saint Petersburg.


5. Irina Voronina

 



Fifth place goes to a Playboy model Irina Voronina.


6. Natasha Galkina

 

  

 



Sixth place is taken by the model Natasha Galkina. Born in Bataisk, Russia Natasha is best known as the runner-up of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 8.
Now she is an actress and producer working on Russian TV.

7. Valentina Zelyaeva
   



Seventh place goes to a model Valentina Zelyaeva who resides in New York.



8. Zhanna Friske
Eighth place is taken by a pop singer Zhanna Friske.


 


9. Anya Monzikova

 
  

Ninth place is occupied by an American actress of Russian descent Anya Monzikova, who starred in the TV series “Knight Rider,” “Plantation” and movies “Tropic Thunder” and “Iron Man 2.”


10. Maria Kirilenko




Tenth place is taken by a tennis player Maria Kirilenko.