Before Bond girls and Instagram spies, there was Katya Mayorova, the real-life "Miss KGB." 

In 1990, as the Soviet Union neared collapse, the security agency held an actual beauty pageant. The winner? A 23-year-old with a killer smile and a license to train in judo and firearms. It sounds like Cold War satire, but it really happened. 

These photos capture a strange moment in history when charm met espionage. From shooting ranges to catwalks, this was state-approved glamour with a side of martial arts. Here are 15 unforgettable photos of the women who made spying look fabulous.