Russian student to sell £45,000 crystal-encrusted Mercedes to help Manchester Dogs' Home

A millionaire Russian student is putting her crystal-encrusted Mercedes up for sale to raise money for the arson-hit Manchester Dogs' Home. Daria Radionova plans to put her silver Mercedes under the hammer to help the charity, which was destroyed by fire earlier this month. The 21-year-old covered her £25,000 car in £20,000 of Swarovksi gems because she wanted to do something "unique and special".
The business and management student enjoys a lavish lifestyle in an apartment outside Harrods. She told The Tab: “I'm going to put the car in an auction and raise money for charity. I want to raise money for the homeless animal shelter in the UK that was burned a few weeks ago, the one in Manchester. "I cannot stay away from that situation. I’m planning to give money also to a charity in Moldova, where my family is now.” A member of staff from the Manchester Dogs’ Home said: "It sounds tacky to me, but money’s money.” The fire at Manchester Dogs' Home killed more than 60 animals and left 150 homeless.

Since the tragedy, more than £1million has been raised through donations. Earlier this month, it was revealed that dog-loving Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli may have been behind a five-figure donation to the charity.