The sexiest Russian models (10 photos)

Russian models very confidently declared themselves in the world back in the early 2000s, during the so-called “era of three Vs,” when Natalia Vodianova, Anna Vyalitsyna and Evgenia Volodina became one of the most sought-after top models. Since then, it has become clear to everyone that Russian top models deserve the closest attention. Today, Russian supermodels successfully collaborate with the most famous magazines and proudly stride on the best catwalks in the world.

1. Irina Shayk.

Irina’s collaboration with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue magazine began in 2007, and in 2011 Irina managed to become the first Russian model to grace the cover of this prestigious magazine. In the list of the 20 sexiest models in the world, Irina ranks 10th.

2. Maria Sharapova.

Maria Sharapova is known not only as an excellent tennis player and three-time Grand Slam winner, but also as an outstanding beauty. In 2006, Sports Illustrated magazine declared Maria the most beautiful athlete of the year. Maria even received offers to become a professional model, but she refused this prospect because she did not want to give up sports. However, she still managed to become the “face” of such companies as Canon, Palmolive and Prince.

3. Natasha Poly.

Natasha made her debut on the catwalk in 2004 in the ready-to-wear show of French fashion designer Emmanuel Ungaro. Since then, she regularly takes part in shows of the best and most famous designers. Today Natasha is one of the most successful models in the world.

4. Natalia Vodianova.

At the age of 17, Natalya received an invitation from the Viva Model Management agency to work in Paris. Today she is already among the richest people in Great Britain. In 2007, Natalya wanted to leave the modeling business in order to devote herself entirely to her children, but still sometimes agrees to go on the podium. Natalia Vodianova is the founder of the Naked Hearts charity foundation, which funds the construction of children's playgrounds in provincial Russian cities.

5. Sasha Pivovarova.

Sasha is the only model who has taken part in a Prada advertising campaign for six seasons in a row. Sasha has a completely non-standard appearance, for which this one of the most famous Russian models is often called the “alien model.”

6. Tanya Diaghileva.

At the age of 19, Tatyana has already achieved world fame. She also has unusual, delicate facial features that give her an “elfin” appearance. This sophistication makes her an extremely sought-after model, and every year she takes part in many prestigious fashion shows.

7. Daria Verbova.

Daria first appeared on the catwalk at the age of 14, but great success came to her only in 2003, when she was already 20. Today she is one of the ten highest paid models in the world.

8. Anna Kournikova.

Anna is the youngest Russian athlete ever to take part in the Olympic Games. She was only 15 years old when she made her Olympic debut at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. True, what brought the Russian beauty much greater fame was her stormy romance with Enrique Iglesias.

9. Olga Sherrer.

Olga made her debut in the show of Japanese designer Issey Miyake and since then has been constantly working with many famous fashion designers.

10. Daria Strokous.

Daria is not only a successful model, but also a film actress and photographer. Her debut took place in 2007 in a show for Prada, which took place in Milan. In 2008, V Magazine named her one of the top ten models. Daria constantly performs in shows of Marni, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Diane Von Furstenberg and many others.