# Top Model po-russki season 2

Top Model po-russki season 2 was the second installment of the Russian adaptation of Tyra Banks America's Next Top Model. The show began airing on Muz-TV from September to November 2011. Host Ksenia Sobchak and Inna Zobova returned as judges, but Elena Suprun and Mikhail Korolev were replaced by stylist, fashion designer and TV presenter Vlad Lisovets, and male model Danila Polyakov. Filming for this season took place over the summer of 2011.
The prize package for this cycle included a fashion spread in Cosmopolitan magazine as well as a cover appearance in Cosmopolitan Shopping, a contract with Max Factor, and a modelling contract.
The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Katya Bagrova from Nizhny Novgorod.

## Cast
### Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Finish | Place |
| Arnela Butuyeva | 18 | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Moscow | Episode 2 | 14 |
| Elizaveta 'Liza' Oleshko | 18 | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Saint Petersburg | Episode 3 | 13 |
| Anzhelika Yakuseva | 20 | 174 cm (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Ufa | Episode 4 | 12 |
| Svetlana 'Sveta' Babiy | 22 | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Tolyatti | Episode 5 | 11 |
| Anastasiya Belkina | 20 | 184 cm (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | Krasnodar | Episode 6 | 10 |
| Margarita 'Margo' Lukina | 18 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Novosibirsk | Episode 6 | 9 |
| Vera Butakova | 22 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Samara | Episode 7 | 8 (quit) |
| Anzhelika Tikhonenko | 19 | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Irkutsk | Episode 8 | 7 |
| Dobromira Nepomnyashchaya | 20 | 174 cm (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Krasnoyarsk | Episode 10 | 6 |
| Ekaterina 'Katya' Streltsova | 22 | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Moscow | Episode 11 | 5 |
| Alina Fedulova | 21 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Nizhny Novgorod | Episode 12 | 4 |
| Olga Ponomar | 21 | 177 cm (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Stavropol | Episode 13 | 3 |
| Yulya Vlasenko | 20 | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Saint Petersburg | Episode 14 | 2 |
| Ekaterina 'Katya' Bagrova | 18 | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Nizhny Novgorod | Episode 14 | 1 |

### Judges

* Ksenia Sobchak (host)
* Vlad Lisovets
* Danila Polyakov
* Inna Zobova

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 17 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 25 September 2011 (2011-09-25) |
| The semifinalists convened at a riverside port, where they boarded a ferry and got to know each other. The party was cut short when a raid of pirates took the contestants back to shore, where they met host Ksenia Sobchak along with fellow judges Vlad Lisovets and Danila Polyakov. After a runway show in front of the judges, the models moved into their hotel for the duration of casting week, and the first round of eliminations took place. They later had one on one interviews along with a pirate themed photo shoot session in black and white, photographed by judge Inna Zobova. At the end of the week, the judges selected the final cast. Featured photographer: Inna Zobova ||||
| 18 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 25 September 2011 (2011-09-25) |
| The final fourteen moved into their new penthouse apartment. They received a visit from judges Danila and Inna, who coached them on their runway walks in preparation for their first challenge: a runway show on an unstable catwalk over a pool of water, which was won by Anzhelika Y. For the weekly photo shoot, the models had to pose on the beach in a campaign for Venus razors. Back at the house the models received another visit from Inna. This time she was accompanied by Otto Kilian Bijou for a styling challenge, which was also won by Anzhelika Y. Arnela and Liza landed in the bottom two after deliberations at panel, and Arnela was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Natalie Arefyeva Special guests: Daniel Kosenkov, Otto Kilian Bijou ||||
| 19 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 2 October 2011 (2011-10-02) |
| The models received makeovers. They later met make up artists Vladimir Kalinchev and Nina Jorjadze for a makeup lesson and challenge to make the most out of their new looks, where Anzhelika T. was chosen as the winner. For the photo shoot, the contestants had their portraits taken in a bold makeup campaign for Max Factor whilst wearing a diamond necklace. At panel, Liza and Yulia landed in the bottom two, and Liza was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Enisey Abramov Special guests: Vladimir Kalinchev, Nina Jorjadze ||||
| 20 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 2 October 2011 (2011-10-02) |
| The contestants arrived at a dance school and received a lesson on body movement from choreographer Eugene Papunaishvili. They later had to put their newfound knowledge to the test in a laser challenge, won by Olga, where the goal was to traverse a room full of laser beams without touching them. For the weekly photo shoot, the models had to pose alongside judge Danila Polyakov in a romantic session where they had to portray angels fallen to earth. At deliberation, Anzhelika Y. and Vera landed in the bottom two, and Anzhelika Y. was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Alikhan Special guests: Evgeniy Papunaishvili ||||
| 21 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 9 October 2011 (2011-10-09) |
| The remaining eleven contestants received a lesson on the importance of thoroughly reading though a contract, and later received a pep talk visit from TV personality and presenter Andrey Malakhov. For the photo shoot, the models had to portray an array of carnival and circus oddities. Tensions ensued back at the house over the allocation of cleaning duties. At panel, Alina and Sveta landed in the bottom two, and Sveta was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Alexey Nikishin Special guests: Andrey Malakhov ||||
| 22 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 9 October 2011 (2011-10-09) |
| The contestants began their week by meeting actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk for an outdoor acting lesson in preparation for their upcoming challenge. They later had to don a coat of body paint while they posed as live statues in a street performance for passersby whilst competing for tips. Katya S. was selected by the crowd as the winner, while Anastasiya's poor performance saw her leave the competition early. At the photo shoot, the models were photographed as living dolls by none other than Nigel Barker. Margo and Vera found themselves in the bottom two after deliberations, and Margo was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Nigel Barker Special guest: Anastasia Zavorotnyuk ||||
| 23 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 16 October 2011 (2011-10-16) |
| The remaining contestants were put through their paces for a runway lesson at a local bowling alley, where Vera and judge Inna Zobova got into a heated spat over her critiques. The models later took part in a runway show wearing designs by Masha Tsigal. Katya B. was deemed the best overall, and won an invitation to Volvo Fashion Week in Moscow. For this week's photo shoot, each model had to portray a character from the 2002 musical film 8 femmes. Dobromira and Vera found themselves in the bottom two after deliberations at panel. In a shocking turn of events, Vera decided to quit the competition and Dobromira was allowed to stay. Featured photographer: Alexey Yakovlev Special guests: Masha Tsigal ||||
| 24 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 16 October 2011 (2011-10-16) |
| For having shown the most improvement on her walk during the episode's prior runway show, Alina was treated to a night out shopping with Dobromira and Katya S., and the three were introduced to model Natasha Poly by host Ksenia Sobchak. The following morning, the models had a posing and photograph teach with judge Inna Zobova. They later had a timed challenge at a nearby shopping center where the goal was to impress Cosmopolitan editor Alya Badanina whilst they rode an elevator with her. Dobromira made the best impression, and was chosen as the challenge winner. For the weekly photo shoot, the models had to pose on the red carpet as they were photographed by the paparazzi. Back at the house it was revealed that the remaining six contestants would be travelling to London. Anzhelika T. and Katya landed in the bottom two after deliberations at panel, and Anzhelika was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Dmitry Pirozhnikov Special guests: Alya Badanina, Natasha Poly ||||
| 25 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 23 October 2011 (2011-10-23) |
| Having reached the halfway point of the competition, the show went over the highs and lows of the season thus far, and followed each models journey and development as they prepared for their trip to London the following week. ||||
| 26 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 23 October 2011 (2011-10-23) |
| The final six checked in their luggage at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport and boarded their flight to London, where they were welcomed by judge Inna Zobova before moving into their new apartment. They later boarded a double-decker bus and were treated to a sight-seeing tour of some of the city's most iconic landmarks. The following day they met judge Vlad Lisovets and were introduced to Sophie Ellis-Bextor for a timed shopping and styling challenge, which was won by Katya S. She was treated to high tea at an upscale cafe, which she chose to share with Dobromira. For the photo shoot, the models were taken to the countryside and fitted with designer wedding gowns individually styled by fashion director Jenny Swire. Dobromira and Katya B. landed in the bottom two after deliberations at panel, and Dobromira was eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer: Phys Frampton Special guests: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jenny Swire ||||
| 27 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 30 October 2011 (2011-10-30) |
| Featured photographer: Rita Special guests: Sasha Boyer ||||
| 28 | 12 | "Episode 12" | 30 October 2011 (2011-10-30) |
| Featured photographer: Joseph Sinclair Special guests: Prince Cassius ||||
| 29 | 13 | "Episode 13" | 6 November 2011 (2011-11-06) |
| Special guests: Vladimir Kalinchev ||||
| 30 | 14 | "Episode 14" | 6 November 2011 (2011-11-06) |
| Featured photographer: Clara Maidment Special guests: Alya Badanina ||||

## Results

| Order | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes |
| Order | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 1 | Dobromira | Sveta | Katya S. | Katya S. | Katya B. | Katya B. | Olga | Alina | Yulya | Olga | Katya B. | Katya B. Yulya | Katya B. |
| 2 | Liza | Alina | Dobromira | Alina | Anastasiya | Olga | Alina | Olga | Katya S. | Yulya | Olga | Katya B. Yulya | Yulya |
| 3 | Katya S. | Anzhelika Y. | Anzhelika T. | Olga | Vera | Yulya | Katya S. | Dobromira | Olga | Katya B. | Yulya | Olga | |
| 4 | Yulya | Katya S. | Katya B. | Yulya | Yulya | Katya S. | Katya B. | Yulya | Alina | Alina | Alina | | |
| 5 | Vera | Yulya | Alina | Katya B. | Anzhelika T. | Anzhelika T. | Anzhelika T. | Katya S. | Katya B. | Katya S. | | | |
| 6 | Olga | Dobromira | Sveta | Anastasiya | Margo | Alina | Yulya | Katya B. | Dobromira | | | | |
| 7 | Anzhelika Y. | Olga | Vera | Dobromira | Olga | Dobromira | Vera | Anzhelika T. | | | | | |
| 8 | Arnela | Margo | Anastasiya | Sveta | Dobromira | Vera | Dobromira | | | | | | |
| 9 | Sveta | Vera | Margo | Anzhelika T. | Katya S. | Margo | | | | | | | |
| 10 | Alina | Katya B. | Olga | Margo | Alina | Anastasiya | | | | | | | |
| 11 | Anzhelika T. | Anastasiya | Anzhelika Y. | Vera | Sveta | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | Katya B. | Anzhelika T. | Yulya | Anzhelika Y. | | | | | | | | | |
| 13 | Anastasiya | Liza | Liza | | | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | Margo | Arnela | | | | | | | | | | | |
    The contestant was eliminated
    The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel
    The contestant quit the competition
    The contestant was the original eliminee but was saved
    The contestant was put through collectively to the next round
    The contestant won the competition