Who is Victoria Lopyreva? World Cup 2018 ambassador and Russian model
A native of Rostov-on-Don, the TV personality and former Miss Russia will be a regular fixture this summer
STUNNING World Cup 2018 ambassador Victoria Lopyreva will be turning heads at this summer's tournament.
The blonde model, TV presenter and former Miss Russia is set to promote the image of her birthplace and host city Rostov-on-Don.
Who is Victoria Lopyreva?
BORN in Rostov in 1983, Victoria was scouted by modelling agencies as a teenager whilst studying for a degree in business administration.
She was crowned Miss Russia in 2003 and has gone on to pose for magazines and even star on TV.
An ex-Wag, she divorced from Krasnador striker Fyodor Smolov, 27, who stars up front for the national team, after almost two years together.
The social media sensation already has football connections through her popular work as a TV host as co-anchor of Russia’s Football Night TV show.
Victoria is used to public attention in her home country having starred on Russia’s version of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
She got footy fans in the mood for the World Cup last year by taking some glamorous selfies in the Spartak Stadium stands as Portugal faced Russia in the Confederations Cup.
What is her role at the World Cup?
HER goal as official ambassador at Russia 2018 is to promote her hometown of Rostov-on-Don, the country as a whole and the ideals of healthy lifestyle and sport.
She will also organise special World Cup events for children which will involve famous Russian players of the past and present.