Kristina Pimenova's rise as a prominent child model

Kristina Pimenova, a Russian model born in 2005, gained international fame as a child model often referred to as the “most beautiful girl in the world.” Recognized by Women Daily Magazine, she began her modeling career at age three under the guidance of her mother, former model Glikeriya Shirokova.

By age nine, Pimenova had appeared on the cover of Vogue Bambini and collaborated with major luxury brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Benetton, and Prada. Reports from Frankfurter Rundschau indicated that her commercial image was highly valued, with individual photos estimated at approximately $5,000.

Her early career and high earnings sparked public debate regarding the impact of professional modeling on childhood. Her family has maintained that she is not coerced and only participates in work she enjoys, with her mother managing her social media presence and professional activities.