Some Russian prisons celebrated International Women’s Day by holding beauty pageants. One of them took place at the Pereleshinsky Penal Colony in the Voronezh Region.
Some Russian prisons celebrated International Women’s Day by holding beauty pageants. One of them took place at the Pereleshinsky Penal Colony in the Voronezh Region.
The competition was titled “Poselyanochka-2013” (“Young Woman of the Penal Colony-2013”).
The colony’s warden suggested that all inmates participate, but only six women had the courage to do so.
The prison purchased ball gowns and invited two hair stylists.
The jury evaluated the contestants’ skills in several categories: the catwalk, creativity, dancing and cooking.
According to pageant organizers, the fact that the audience included both female and male inmates further motivated the competitors.
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Currently, about 420 men and 50 women, convicted of theft, fraud and involuntary manslaughter live at the Pereleshinsky Colony.
Diana Shchetinina, “a reckless auto enthusiast” from Michurinsk, won the beauty pageant.
The Penal Colony No. 10 in the village of Gornoye in the Primorye Territory held its own Miss Spring 2013 competition.
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Eleven female prisoners took part in the competition, one from every ward. The program included seven tasks: homework and a battle of the intellect.
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On the runway and ballroom dancing.
The pageants are held at the penal colony every year. Although there are only 11 participants, all inmates are involved in helping to stage the event. They sew dresses, paint posters and hold dancing, signing and cheerleading rehearsals.
About 1,200 women are currently serving time at Penal Colony No.10 in the Primorye Territory.
