Born on 4 April 2000,[1] Linnikova was raised in Orenburg and began working professionally as a model at age 16.

[2][3][4] As a professional model, Linnikova has worked under contract in several countries, such as China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Prior to winning Miss Russia 2022, Linnikova was in her second year of university, studying public relations.

Linnikova advanced to the top ten in the final held on 25 July 2022, before being declared the winner.

[5][8][12] In 2023, Linnikova became engaged to and then subsequently separated from Jackson Hinkle,[13][14] an American social media influencer best known for his pro-Russian views and support of Donald Trump's MAGA movement.