The first beauty contest in the USSR

• The first beauty contest in the USSR

In 1988 chose the first Miss USSR. While women crowd rushed to conquer the world.

We offer to remember what the canons of beauty were before in our country. The girls, who came to the contest, fill out the questionnaire.

Measurement of parameters - all ok

Even by today's standards, very bold costume

I wonder what Dr. waters the girls from the glass carafe?

A very contrasting picture ...

Girls learn to walk correctly

Physical exercise to keep the body in good shape

Since the event was the first in the country, the organizers of the first could not decide on the rules. "For example, we could not decide - whether only Muscovites are eligible, - says member of the organizing committee, journalist Marina Parusnikova - consultation, we decided - to participate in the competition can practically everyone, including married women and other cities. Therefore, the title of "Miss Moscow" was rejected, after which the organizing committee has approved a more general - "Moscow beauty". Winner - Masha Kalinina.

Her photos circled the entire planet, it took presidents and ministers, rich suitors from around the world offered her hand and heart. Sponsor of the competition was the concern "Burdamoden", which after the event suggested Kalinina work as a model.

Later she moved to America and enrolled in an acting school in Hollywood. Masha many shot, but facing roles were few, so it can not be called a successful film career.