Irina Shayk

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/irina-shayk

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Irina Shayk born?January 6, 1986
2. Where was Irina Shayk born?Yemanzhelinsk, Russia
3. Who is Irina Shayk?Irina Shayk is a Russian supermodel from Yemanzhelinsk who is famous for appearing on magazine covers and walking on the biggest runways.
4. What was special about her Sports Illustrated cover?In 2011 she became the first Russian model to be on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, a big moment that helped bring more diversity to the magazine.

Fashion Editorial: A series of photographs in a magazine that tell a story or showcase a particular style.
Cultural Milestone: An important event or achievement that has a significant impact on society or culture.