Miss Grand International 2026 will mark the 14th edition of the Miss Grand International pageant and is scheduled to take place in India in October 2026.
The competition will bring together national representatives from around the world for a series of official activities, cultural experiences, preliminary events, and the highly anticipated grand final.
India was officially announced as the host country during the Miss Grand International 2025 finale on October 18, 2025.
Pageant activities are expected to take place across three iconic Indian cities: Jaipur, Agra, and New Delhi.At the conclusion of the event, Miss Grand International 2025, Emma Tiglao of the Philippines, will crown her successor as Miss Grand International 2026.
The return of Russia to the Miss Grand International stage marks a significant milestone for Edgar Saakyan and Edgar Entertainment.
With more than 15 years of experience in the beauty pageant industry, Edgar Saakyan began his journey working with Russian pageants before expanding onto the international stage.
Today, Edgar Entertainment produces and manages beauty pageants, media projects, and talent development across multiple countries, combining global expertise with modern media production and international standards.
Miss Grand Russia represents not only a national competition but also a historic reunion — bringing Edgar Saakyan back to the Russian pageant industry with the experience, network, and production quality gained through years of international work.
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To be eligible for Miss Grand Russia, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be single and have never been
- Never given birth.
- Be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the first day of the Miss Grand International World Final.
- Have a minimum height of 168 cm (5’6”).
- Be a natural-born female.
- Be eligible to represent Russia. Applicants may qualify if they are Russian citizens or have Russian heritage or cultural identity. For example, if you are ethnically Russian, speak Russian, and have Russian parents but do not currently hold a Russian passport, you are still welcome to apply.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Russia, including its culture, traditions, history, current affairs, economy, environmental issues, and other important national topics.
- Possess good moral character, including:No criminal convictions.
- No participation in obscene or pornographic publications, performances, television programs, or films.
- No involvement in prostitution or related activities.
Step 1 — Submit Your Application
Complete the official online application and provide all requested information, photographs, and social media links.
Step 2 — Public Voting
Following the initial review, selected applicants will participate in an online public vote. The Top 20 contestants with the strongest overall support will advance to the next stage.
Step 3 — International Jury Evaluation
An international panel of judges will review the Top 20 finalists and select the Top 5 candidates based on beauty, personality, communication skills, and overall potential to represent Russia internationally.
Step 4 — National Final Decision
The winner of Miss Grand Russia will be chosen by an independent Russian judging panel and will earn the right to represent Russia at the Miss Grand International competition.
