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Super hot Ukrainian dancer Karina Smirnoff just turned her "Dancing With the Stars" winnings into a brand new mansion ... in the San Fernando Valley -- which beats living under Soviet rule. Barely. 

The season 13 champ — who was born during Ukraine’s U.S.S.R. days — just dropped $1.35 million on a 6,350-square-foot crib in Woodland Hills, CA. 

According to docs, Karina took out a loan for $600,000 — meaning she laid down some serious up-front cash. 

The 5-bedroom, 5-bath pad is rockin’ two-story vaulted ceilings, travertine floors, giant hanging chandeliers, huge spa-style tub and steam shower. 

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