Irina Antonenko, Miss Russia 2010

While preparing for the Miss Universe 2010 competition, she stated that she doesn't have a boyfriend yet. "I haven’t got any time for boyfriends. My day begins with English classes and come to a end with fashion parade late in the evening. I rarely think about men now, but, of course, love is inside each of us." She will be accompanied by her mother and grandmother to Las Vegas where the contest is held. Her main dress at the competition was a $60,000 Empire style hand-made evening silk dress by Jacob Schaefer. As the traditional gift required by each participant, she brought hand-painted Matryoshkas. Each of them had a picture of one of the 2005-2009 Miss Universe winners.
Antonenko believes her best qualities are persistence, sincerity and friendliness, as well as drive and passion in the fight for victory.
As for her future plans, she has said that she wishes to continue her studies and even plans to pursue post-graduate degree after graduating.