title: Anna Botova
text: # Anna Botova
  
  Anna Botova (born March 25, 1987) is a Russian model, singer who was crowned as the 1st runner-up at Miss Globe International 2010 and Miss Asia Pacific World 2011.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Born in Astrakhan, Russia, Botova grew up under the tutelage of her grandmother who enrolled her in a music school. She graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia with a degree in law.
  
  ## Career
  
  Botova began a career in music in her early childhood. She became a soloist for a music group known as "Genuch DI7". Botova started touring across Russia performing as a model and singer at various occasions. She obtained a modeling contract in Paris and eventually became the face of a Parisian boutique. She later returned to Russia and worked for the biggest Russian modeling agency. She participated and won prizes in various beauty pageant contests held across Russia.
  
  ## Awards and honors
  
  * Miss People's Choice Award (Miss Astrakhan region 2003)
  * Miss LG 2005 (1st place)
  * Best Astrakhan podium Model 2006 (2nd place)
  * Miss Astrakhan region in 2007 (1st place)
  * Miss Volga 2008 (1st Vice-Miss)
  * Miss Beauty & Miss Global Beauty Queen International 2009 (1st runner-up)
  * Miss Runet 2010 (1st place)
  * Miss Bikini International 2010 (1st Lady Winter)
  * Miss Globe International 2010 (1st runner-up)
  * Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 (1st runner-up)
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Botova lives in Moscow.
  
  