Victoria Lopyreva
Also known as Victoria Petrovna Lopyreva, Viktoriya Lopyreva
Career
Active 2000 – present
Biography
About Victoria Lopyreva
Victoria Lopyreva, born on July 26, 1983, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, is a Russian sports TV presenter, former model, and beauty pageant titleholder. She rose to prominence after winning Miss Russia 2003, a title that launched her into the national spotlight. Her early career began in modeling, and she quickly accumulated an impressive list of achievements, including being a finalist in Elite Model Look 1999 and winning Super Model of the World 2000. She also earned titles like Photomodel of Don, Best Model of the South of Russia, and Miss Photo of Russia, all before turning twenty.
After her pageant win, Lopyreva transitioned into television. She co-hosted programs on NTV, including "Football Night" in 2008 and "Question, Another Question" in 2005. She also hosted shows on Muz-TV and took part in Channel One's "The Last Hero." Her love for football grew from her work on "Football Night," and she became an official ambassador for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. In this role, she participated in the Cup draw in the Kremlin and traveled to multiple countries on official visits. A notable highlight was receiving a Premier Award in 2015 for promoting Russian football.
Lopyreva's personal life has frequently made headlines. She was in relationships with singer Vlad Topalov and footballer Fyodor Smolov, and in 2017 she announced a wedding with singer Nikolai Baskov, which was later revealed to be fictitious. In February 2019, she gave birth to a son, Mark Lionel, in Miami, with businessman Igor Bulatov as the father. Beyond her professional and personal pursuits, she co-founded the charity foundation "Erasing Borders," which aids children affected by military conflicts. She also serves as a UN Ambassador to Russia for the Fight Against Discrimination.
A multifaceted public figure, Lopyreva has also appeared in music videos for artists like Dmitry Malikov, Timati, and Philip Kirkorov. She has received awards for her stylish TV presentation and her contributions to youth work. With a long career spanning over two decades, she continues to be a recognizable face in Russian media, amassing a significant following on Instagram, where she engages with fans. Her journey from a model in Rostov-on-Don to a national television personality and sports ambassador illustrates a dynamic career path.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2000-present (started around 16 years old; 26 years active)
- Birthplace
- Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 6.4m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Victoria Lopyreva best known for?
She is best known for winning Miss Russia 2003 and later becoming a prominent sports TV presenter, notably hosting football programs and serving as an ambassador for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
How did Victoria Lopyreva become involved with football?
Her involvement began in 2008 when she was invited to co-host the football program "Football Night" on NTV with Georgy Cherdantsev. This led to her becoming an ambassador for the 2018 World Cup.
What charity work does Victoria Lopyreva do?
She is a co-founder of the charitable foundation "Erasing Borders," which helps children affected by military conflicts. She also recruits Russian football players and celebrities for charity events.
Did you know
- Victoria Lopyreva is one of the few Miss Russia winners who never passed on her crown to a successor.
- She was a finalist in "Elite Model Look 1999" and also won "Super Model of the World 2000" early in her career.
- In 2011-2012, she dated singer Vlad Topalov, and later had a relationship with footballer Fyodor Smolov.
- Her son Mark Lionel was born in Miami in 2019, and the father is businessman Igor Bulatov.
- She received a Premier Award in 2015 for her promotion of the Russian football championship.
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