How did Alexander Ovechkin meet his wife?

Alexander Ovechkin, a Russian professional ice hockey left winger, met with Russian model Anastasia Shubskaya at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and reconnected in 2014.

Ovechkin is also the captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

The couple are now parents to two sons- Sergei and Ilya.

Alexander’s wife, Anastasia, is more than a hockey wife. She grew up in Russia and pursued modeling, acting, and film production. While managing her career and family life, Anastasia continues to support Ovechkin.

Who is Anastasia Shubskaya?

Anastasia was born on November 16, 1993, in Switzerland. She is the daughter of Kirill Shubsky, a prominent Russian businessman, and Vera Glagoleva, a celebrated Russian actress and film director.

Although Anastasia spent part of her childhood in Switzerland, her roots are firmly planted in Russia. The model grew up alongside her sisters, Anna and Maria.

Anastasia tragically lost her mother to cancer in 2017. It was a heartbreak that further fueled her passion for cinema.

Anastasia, who carved out her path in the world of modeling, acting, and film production, graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in 2014. She later pursued an acting program at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.

Anastasia’s modeling career started in Russia. She has appeared in various high-end magazines. The model continues to be a familiar face both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

Anastasia and Alexander first crossed paths at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but they did not start dating until 2014. The pair reconnected and did not look back.

They married in a close ceremony in July 2017 at the Barvikha Luxury Village near Moscow.

They have two adorable sons — Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin, who was born in August 2018) and Ilya Aleksandrovich Ovechkin, born May 2020.