A group of 12 Russian women who took part in a friendly Queen of the Planet contest with 11 Maltese women were welcomed by President Marie-Louise Coleiro at the Russian Chapel at San Anton Palace, Attard.
The Queen of the Planet 2014 title was given to both countries, having two winners, a Maltese and a Russian, who were crowned finalists. The event was held by the Women’s Planet Foundation and organised by Ekaterina Camilleri.
The women gave traditional Russian presents to the President and also managed to raise €1,300 for the Ursuline Sisters from a charity auction.
President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca with Maltese and Russian Queen of the Planet 2014 delegates.
The two winners: Zhanna Volkovich (Russia) and Lanosca Xuereb (Malta).
Organiser Ekaterina Camilleri, Mother Superior Sr Roberta, Donna Borg Leyland and Angeline Bodishtianu during the charity auction held in aid of the Ursuline Sisters.