Elena Ilinykh, a 30-year-old Olympic champion in ice dancing, recently married 34-year-old ballet dancer Sergey Polunin in a ceremony attended by close relatives. The couple, who have been in a relationship for five years and engaged for 2.5 years, have three children together. The wedding was shared on social media by Ilinykh, who expressed her profound love for Polunin and revealed that she has taken his last name.
The couple first connected in 2019 when Elena attended one of Sergey’s ballet performances and expressed her admiration on social media. Polunin, touched by her message, described the moment as fate, despite receiving countless messages from fans. This interaction marked the beginning of their relationship, which led to the birth of their first child, Mir, a year later. Their second son, Dar, was born in 2022, and in February 2024, they welcomed a third child, whose gender and name were initially kept private. According to Wikipedia, the third son has been named Era.
Elena quickly resumed her professional activities after giving birth, while Sergey continued to pursue his artistic career, including the premiere of a dance show based on Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” in St. Petersburg, where the couple played the lead roles. Polunin, known for his relentless work ethic, is currently preparing new productions set to be performed in Russia later this year. Despite his demanding schedule, he prioritizes his family, assisting Elena with child-rearing and ensuring she has time to rest.
Their relationship, marked by both personal and professional collaboration, has drawn admiration from fans, who continue to follow their journey as a couple and as parents.