*Inga Drozdova* is the *Playboy Playmate* for November 1997. In Moscow, where
crowds follow her every move, Inga Drozdova isn't just fine, she's
krasavitsa. That's Russian for "most beautiful." The 21-year-old singer
electrified Russian pop culture with her voice — and a memorable layout in
Playboy Russia, one of our newest international editions. Soon you will see
her on TV, in videos and on the Internet, but Inga chose our pages for her
U.S. debut. "Since my centerfold was successful in Russia, I wanted to do
the American edition," she says. "I am a Playboy fan." On a recent
visit to California she signed autographs in Hollywood — a wish come true
for the former teen beauty queen from Latvia. Inga owes her impeccable
command of the English language to her years spent at the Moscow Linguistic
University, where she majored in finance and business law. "My grades were
nearly perfect. But then, I'm a perfectionist," she says. Conservatives
back home may have rebelled against the new, Westernized Russia — the
McDonaldsization of their motherland, they call it — but Inga embraces
change, even personifies it. When she was a little girl there were no sex
symbols in Russia. The only pin-ups were pictures of tractors. "I like the
new way. I want to be a singer, an actress, a sexual woman and a
businesswoman," she says. World citizen Inga, who works in Moscow and
studies at an Australian university between photo shoots and holidays in
Europe, will soon move to Los Angeles. Other plans include acting and singing
on American TV and in movies. Of course, she's her own manager — why pay
someone to do what a smart entrepreneur can do herself? Thanks to the end of
the Cold War we can finally introduce you to a Playmate whose turn-ons
include both Pushkin and The X-Files. Only the bold appeals to Miss November,
and that includes bold, handsome men of any nationality. "Men can be sexy,
too," she says. Particularly those who share her boundless energy. "I am
always optimistic, and I never get tired." Keeping up with such a woman
isn't easy, but it has rewards beyond the frequent-flier miles. Being with
Inga can shape up a man intellectually and physically. Her days begin with
exercise sessions on the beach. Next come business classes at whichever
college — or "uni," as she says — she happens to be attending that
month. Then there are acting and singing lessons. Inga's reward comes late
in the day: a massage that relaxes her for an evening on the town. "I'd
like to pursue my science studies more, but there is so little time," she
says. Another subject that requires more study is the sort of man she wants.
"Russian men, Australians, Americans — I don't know who is best. I like
them all." Thus far, red-blooded Americans have responded to her the same
way the Russian army did: with wide-eyed appreciation. "I am a noticeable
person," she says. Ingo Drozdova Bio Name: Inga Drozdova Birthplace: Latvia
Bust: 36C Waist: 24 Hips: 36 Height: 5′ 9″ Weight: 124 lbs Ambitions: I
want to be a famous actress and a singer, but still remain a businesswoman.
Turn-Ons: The crowd which welcomes me while I'm singing onstage, sexy men,
energetic dancing. Turnoffs: Ordinary life, discussing other people, bad
manners. What Makes A Woman Sexy: It should be coming from inside. She either
is sexy or not. Nothing really can make her sexy. It is a quality given by
God. Describe A Typical Day In Your Life: Start with exercising, then uni,
dancing, singing lessons, massage and end with a wonderful evening with my
friends. Ideal Romantic Evening: In a beautiful castle full of candles,
wearing a perfect outfit and dancing to romantic music. What Is Sexy In Men:
Their voices and the way they walk. See more of Inga Drozdova naked at the
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