Background
Zobova was born with a hole in the heart, and at age six underwent surgery to correct it. She attended the University of Moscow and studied psychology and anthropology while modeling on the side for extra money.
In 1994, she was crowned Miss Russia and went on to compete in the Miss Universe pageant where she came in second in the National Costume competition and placed 12th overall.
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