While their peers run around in parks or play video games, these 8-year-olds pose for magazines and catalogs, strut down runways, star in sitcoms, attend high-society events and learn to catwalk, act and always use proper manners. For our special section “In Moscow,” RIA Novosti reporters spent a day with child models from the Top Secret Kids agency, finding out what they enjoy most in their work.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenya SidorovaWhile their peers run around in parks or play video games, these 8-year-olds pose for magazines and catalogs, strut down runways, star in sitcoms, attend high-society events and learn to catwalk, act and always use proper manners. For our special section “In Moscow,” RIA Novosti reporters spent a day with child models from the Top Secret Kids agency, finding out what they enjoy most in their work.
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While their peers run around in parks or play video games, these 8-year-olds pose for magazines and catalogs, strut down runways, star in sitcoms, attend high-society events and learn to catwalk, act and always use proper manners. For our special section “In Moscow,” RIA Novosti reporters spent a day with child models from the Top Secret Kids agency, finding out what they enjoy most in their work.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenya SidorovaThe young models, accompanied by their parents, arrived by noon at the venue that would later that evening host the Children’s Ball, in which they would perform. The kids had several hours ahead of them to get ready for the event, to rehearse on the runway, get their hair done, and don the specially prepared designer clothing.
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© RIA Novosti . Ksenya Sidorova
The young models, accompanied by their parents, arrived by noon at the venue that would later that evening host the Children’s Ball, in which they would perform. The kids had several hours ahead of them to get ready for the event, to rehearse on the runway, get their hair done, and don the specially prepared designer clothing.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenya SidorovaAs some of the models rehearsed on the runway, others had their hair done and makeup applied. Industry recruiters generally look for girls with good looks, long hair and a slender figure, yet these criteria are flexible and can change from season to season.
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As some of the models rehearsed on the runway, others had their hair done and makeup applied. Industry recruiters generally look for girls with good looks, long hair and a slender figure, yet these criteria are flexible and can change from season to season.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaNo heavy makeup is applied – only rouge, mascara and lip gloss. Dark circles under the eyes removed with a corrector pen.
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No heavy makeup is applied – only rouge, mascara and lip gloss. Dark circles under the eyes removed with a corrector pen.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaYelizaveta has been attending modeling school for only six months but has already posed for several magazines.
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Yelizaveta has been attending modeling school for only six months but has already posed for several magazines.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaFive-year-old Yaroslav’s mother sent him to modeling school for personal development.
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Five-year-old Yaroslav’s mother sent him to modeling school for personal development.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaEight-year-old Nikol Levchuk is one of the agency’s rising stars.
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Eight-year-old Nikol Levchuk is one of the agency’s rising stars.
© RIA Novosti . Ксения Сидорова“Now I know about fashion and posing, and I can walk like a model. I love modeling more than anything,” Nikol says. “It’s so wonderful when you walk and photographers are taking your picture, and then later you see the photos on the Internet.”
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“Now I know about fashion and posing, and I can walk like a model. I love modeling more than anything,” Nikol says. “It’s so wonderful when you walk and photographers are taking your picture, and then later you see the photos on the Internet.”
© RIA Novosti . Ksenya SidorovaIn her free time, Nikol likes to watch “America's Next Top Model” as well as play outside. But, with a busy schedule that also includes dance classes, the young model rarely has time to herself.
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In her free time, Nikol likes to watch “America's Next Top Model” as well as play outside. But, with a busy schedule that also includes dance classes, the young model rarely has time to herself.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia Sidorova“My teacher at school is proud of me,” Nikol says. “Some of my classmates say ‘wow,’ but others don’t care or think it’s boring. Some just don’t believe me.”
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“My teacher at school is proud of me,” Nikol says. “Some of my classmates say ‘wow,’ but others don’t care or think it’s boring. Some just don’t believe me.”
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaThe young model’s grandfather thinks her hobby is fine.
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The young model’s grandfather thinks her hobby is fine.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaPhoto shoot and fashion show organizers usually serve lunch to the kids on the set or before the show.
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Photo shoot and fashion show organizers usually serve lunch to the kids on the set or before the show.
© RIA Novosti . Ksenia SidorovaThe modeling agency provides the girls with a good experience, teaching them to be confident, present themselves well and maintain proper posture. Even if they don’t make it in the fashion industry, they still know the tricks of the trade, such as how to walk gracefully in high heels.
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The modeling agency provides the girls with a good experience, teaching them to be confident, present themselves well and maintain proper posture. Even if they don’t make it in the fashion industry, they still know the tricks of the trade, such as how to walk gracefully in high heels.