Universal ladies take over Russia.<br/> <br />Eighty-six pageant contestants modeled their national costumes at a shopping mall in Moscow ahead of the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant.<br/> <br />Sporting outfits with feathery plumes and elaborate headpieces, the ladies stopped shoppers in their tracks.<br/> <br />Earlier, pageant contenders posed for journalists poolside at a luxury estate outside of Moscow.<br/> <br />On November 9 the contestants will compete for the crown in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
