Manzhouli hosts international beauty pageant (1/6)

The pageant winners, including the champion Butykova Tamara (M) pose on stage at the 10th Miss International of China, Russia and Mongolia in China’s border city Manzhouli, December 24, 2013. Forty beauty contestants who stood out from the previous rounds competed in the final round of the international beauty competition. The beauty pageant was comprised of three categories including traditional folk costumes, swimsuit and evening wear. In the end, Butykova Tamara from Russia was crowned the champion. Pan Xiaotong and Chen Xi, both from China, finished second and third. [Photo by Bi Nan/chinadaily.com.cn]