MANILA, Philippines - It seems that Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013 Ariella Arida is headed to Russia following Donald Trump's announcement that the annual Miss Universe pageant will be held November 9 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
The Las Vegas Sun reported that Trump made the announcement during the final rehearsals of the 2013 Miss USA pageant.
The Crocus City Hall is intended not only for 6178 seats, but with the capacity to transform into a small hall of 2173 seats as well as transforming part of the stalls into a dance floor.
The hall was opened on October 25th, 2009, by the businessman Aras Agalarov in honor of his friend, the singer and musician Muslim Magomaev.
In recent months, Crocus City Hall has hosted concerts by Josh Groban, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, and Maroon 5.