Overview
- The VII national final was held in Moscow with 73 participants from across Russia.
- The top three were named as Stella Krikunova, Darisu Choidonova of Buryatia, and Alena Zhao of Altai.
- Organizers highlighted prizes that include an international-stage berth and an excursion tour to Turkey.
- The contest, running since 2019, spans six age categories plus an inclusive division, and this edition added a new Mister category.
- Major outlets reported conflicting ages for Krikunova, with TASS citing seven years old and RIA Novosti reporting five.