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2 Jun 2026

Belarusian girl wins main prize at China’s cultural festival

MINSK, 2 June (BelTA) - Nine-year-old model of the Belarusian National School of Beauty Izabella Novikova won the 21^st season of the international children’s and youth festival of culture, style and arts Little Miss & Mister Universe, which took place in Sanya, Hainan Island, China, on 25-30 May, the National School of Beauty told BelTA.

The young model also received the titles Super Grand Prix Little Miss Universe 2026 and Little Miss Universe. The National School of Beauty model was awarded a gold certificate, a special gold ribbon, a large trophy, and the main crown. She also won the People’s Choice Award 2026.

Earlier, on 7 March 2026, Izabella Novikova became the first little vice-miss at the inaugural BRICS children’s beauty contest, which was held in Kazan, Russia.