Get to Know Alex Ovechkin's Wife, Anastasia Shubskaya

Alex Ovechkin, captain of the NHL's Washington Capitals, is known for his extraordinary on-ice achievements, including leading the Capitals to a Stanley Cup victory in 2018. Off the ice, his personal life has drawn equal attention, especially his marriage to Russian model Anastasia Shubskaya. Alex Ovechkin's wife, who is the daughter of famous Russian actress Vera Glagoleva, first met Ovechkin in 2008, but they reconnected years later in 2014, eventually marrying in 2016.

Like many famous couples, their relationship has been marked by public and private moments, from a surprising bathroom proposal to a lavish celebrity wedding celebration in Moscow. Together, they are parents to two sons, Sergei and Ilya. Here's what we know about their relationship and the life they've built together so far.

• Alex Ovechkin is married to Anastasia Shubskaya. They have been together since 2015.
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya met in 2008 during the Beijing Olympics.
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya got married in July 2016 in a private civil ceremony in Russia.
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya share two children together: Sergei and Ilya Ovechkin.

In this article:

• Who is Alex Ovechkin's Wife, Anastasia Shubskaya
• How Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya Met
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Relationship Timeline
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Engagement
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Wedding
• Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Children

Who is Alex Ovechkin's Wife, Anastasia Shubskaya

Anastasia Shubskaya (now Anastasia Ovechkina), born in 1993, is a Russian model who studied film with the New York Film Academy in LA. She is the daughter of famous Russian actress Vera Glagoleva and businessman Kirill Shubsky. She gained international recognition after her marriage to the iconic NHL player based in Washington DC.

How Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya Met

Ovechkin and Shubskaya first met at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but they didn't start dating until 2014. According to a story by People, their connection rekindled over social media, with Ovechkin initiating conversations by commenting on the model's Instagram posts. They started seeing each other in 2015, and their hockey romance quickly became serious.

Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Relationship Timeline

March 2015: Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's relationship becomes public

The couple went public with their relationship when Ovechkin first posted a photo of them together on Instagram.

September 2015: Alex Ovechkin proposes to Anastasia Shubskaya

Ovechkin proposed to Shubskaya in a memorable, unconventional way. While she was in the shower, he burst into their bathroom with a ring and flowers and got down on one knee.

July 2016: Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya are legally married

In July 2016, the couple had a quiet civil ceremony in Russia, where they signed their marriage certificate. The event was intimate, only attended by close family and friends.

July 2017: Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya throw a lavish wedding celebration

A year after their civil ceremony, Ovechkin and Shubskaya held a grand wedding at the Barvikha Luxury Village near Moscow.

August 2018: Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya welcome their first child together

On August 18, 2018, the couple welcomed their first son, Sergei Ovechkin.

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May 2020: Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya welcome their second child

Ovechkin and Shubskaya welcomed their second son, Ilya Ovechkin, on May 27, 2020.

Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Engagement

Ovechkin and Shubskaya's engagement took place in September 2015 and was marked by a rather unconventional proposal. According to Shubskaya, Ovechkin proposed while she was in the shower. During an interview with The Washington Post, Shubskaya shared the humorous details of the moment: Ovechkin unexpectedly burst into the bathroom while she was washing her hair. Despite the awkward timing, he knelt down with flowers and a ring, ready to propose.

"I was like, 'What! Do you understand I am just ...' and he didn't stop, so I was like, 'Oh, my gosh' and I got a towel, and I opened the door, and he is on one knee with the flowers and with the ring," Shubskaya recalled.

"At first when I opened the door I thought I would kill him. Can you imagine you were in the shower and then you need to get out ... Oh my God. Why you couldn't just wait? He said: 'No, no, no. I wanted to right now,'" she said.

Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Wedding

Ovechkin and Shubskaya's wedding celebration was in July 2017 at the Barvikha Luxury Village just outside Moscow. Though they had already been legally married in a quiet civil ceremony in 2016, they chose to host a grand wedding a year later and celebrate their union with family and friends.

The event was a blend of traditional Russian wedding customs and modern luxury. Shubskaya looked stunning in a beautiful white gown covered with lace, while Ovechkin was dressed elegantly in a formal suit.

Although the guest list included Russian celebrities and prominent figures from the sports and entertainment worlds, the couple managed to keep the celebration fairly private. That being said, one memorable moment from the wedding was when Ovechkin performed a rendition of "Rasputin" by Boney M., which was shared publicly on Yana Rudkovskaya's Instagram account.

Alex Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya's Children

The couple share two young sons together. Sergei Ovechkin, born on August 18, 2018, and Ilya Ovechkin, born on May 27, 2020. Both children frequently appear in Ovechkin and Shubskaya's social media posts, where they share sweet snaps of their family life.