Love on Ice: The Scandals Surrounding the Sweet Romance of Arzamasova and Averbukh

Elizabeth Arzamasova and Ilya Averbukh’s love story is often described as a symphony on ice and in life. Despite their relatively recent marriage, they have quickly become one of the most beloved couples in the Russian entertainment industry. Their social media is filled with touching family photos, and their interviews are brimming with declarations of love. In public, they always hold hands and steal kisses, spending all their free time with their young son. Their relationship seems to be a perfect harmony that no circumstance can disrupt, but the harsh world often disregards passion and tenderness.

The Beginnings of a Romance

The relationship between the actress and the figure skater has not been long, but even in this short time, several scandals have flared up around them. While these scandals might have caused other couples to break up, for Averbukh and Arzamasova, they have only slightly tarnished their fairy-tale love story with spots called “exes,” “infidelity,” and “greed.”

Keeping the Romance Secret

Despite her young age at the start of her relationship with the renowned figure skater, Arzamasova understood the need to keep their romance a secret. She was not afraid of judgment from her colleagues but did not want every step she took to become a subject of gossip. Their fears were not unfounded; as soon as the actress and the figure skater decided to reveal their feelings, they faced unpleasant consequences of publicity.

The First Meeting

Averbukh and Arzamasova preferred not to disclose how their romance began, which piqued the curiosity of their fans. It turned out that the future spouses first met in 2010 on the set of the show “Ice Age.” Lisa was one of the participants, and Ilya was her mentor. At that time, the Olympic silver medalist had just divorced Irina Lobacheva, and the actress was still in school, preparing to celebrate her 15th birthday.

Different Perspectives

Averbukh has repeatedly stated that he saw Arzamasova only as a child at that time, with no romantic feelings involved. However, the actress saw him as a real man and was charmed by his talent. The athlete insists that his feelings for the actress awoke when she was over 20, but some of Averbukh’s acquaintances have a different opinion.

Controversies and Denials

One of the first to challenge the idyllic image of the celebrities’ relationship was the host of the show “Figure View,” Elena Rodina. She claimed that the couple’s romance began when the girl was only 17 years old. However, Averbukh dismissed these allegations, emphasizing that there were no romantic relationships at that time. To dispel suspicions and reassure persistent fans, the figure skater confessed when he saw Lisa not as a little girl but as a real woman.

Official Relationship Status

Regardless of the past, the official start of the athlete and the star of “Daddy’s Daughters” relationship is considered to be September 2020, when the lovers appeared on the program “Evening Urgant.” They decided to announce their relationship without much fanfare. Throughout the broadcast, they sat very close to each other on the legendary couch, and at the end, slightly embarrassed, they said: “We are together. We are happy. That’s all.”

A Surprise Wedding

Soon, as if apologizing for years of silence, Averbukh and Arzamasova surprised their fans with another piece of news. Two months after “Evening Urgant,” they announced their marriage. The ceremony was very modest. Elizabeth and Ilya went to the registry office on one of the cold December days of 2020 and got married. The bride was dressed in a long blue dress and, unable to contain her excitement, held a bouquet of white roses in her hands.

Public Reaction and Criticism

After the newlyweds posted wedding photos on social media, they received thousands of compliments and messages of happiness, but not everyone was happy about their union. The figure skater and the actress were still in euphoria and planning their honeymoon when Averbukh’s ex-wife, Irina Lobacheva, burst into their quiet family life. She decided to touch on one of the most painful topics for Averbukh and Arzamasova—the age difference. Lobacheva stated that she would not consider Elizabeth the angel she pretends to be and emphasized that “love” for a man 20 years older was motivated by selfish reasons.

Financial Success and Family Life

Averbukh, who has never been known for a particular love of luxury, has never stinted on spending money on his young beloved. For the engagement, the actress received a ring with an impressive diamond from Ilya, and when she was about to give birth, he paid 1.3 million for medical services and an individual ward.

Now, Averbukh is the main breadwinner of the family. In August 2021, Arzamasova became the mother of a son, and in 2024, a daughter. She has not abandoned her work but tries to devote most of her time to her family and young children. The star does not regret how her life has turned out.

Career and Family Balance

“Everything is going its own way. Calmly, harmoniously, joyfully,” says Arzamasova, who currently finds it more necessary to walk and play with her babies than to learn scripts.

Averbukh’s career, on the other hand, is rapidly rising. He continues to tour with ice shows, choreographs programs for figure skaters, and commentates on competitions, which means he is not home very often. Critics of Arzamasova do not miss the opportunity to remind the actress that in the past, her husband was quite a ladies’ man, changing lovers like gloves.

For more information on Irina Lobacheva’s journey, you can read about it here.