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Melomud was born in Odessa, Ukraine. She came to the United States when she was 10 years old and speaks fluent Russian. Melomud won the Miss Ohio USA 2007 title in the state pageant held in Portsmouth, Ohio on 23 September 2006. Competing as Miss Richmond Heights USA, Melomut beat 67 other delegates to win the crown. This was her second attempt at the title, as she had competed but not placed in the 2005 pageant. Melomud competed in the nationally televised Miss USA 2007 pageant which was broadcast live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2007, but did not place. Melomud is a student in her final year at Kent State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Pre-Medicine. She aims to become an osteopathic physician and general practitioner. |