Actress Daria Melnikova opened up in an interview with Fyodor Bondarchuk about how her children have grown more self-reliant following the departure of their last nanny. The conversation highlighted a shift in daily life and the practical realities of parenting in the spotlight. It seems like the day never ends for her, yet she recognizes a flaw in the routine that keeps her from stepping back. Without a nanny, she relies on family support, particularly her grandmother, to help manage the busy schedule. When the last caregiver left, she says the children learned to adapt and take on responsibilities, an outcome she frames as a natural development rather than a setback. [citation: Bondarchuk interview]
Melnikova explains that she juggles transporting her two sons, Arthur and Mark, to kindergartens, extracurricular clubs, and sometimes even to the filming site. There are days when the family travels together to set, turning the work environment into a shared space. In those moments, the former mother-in-law, the mother of actor Arthur Smolyaninov who is noted in Russia for political affiliations, lends a hand with the children. This household arrangement underscores a reliance on extended family to maintain steadiness amid a demanding career. [citation: Bondarchuk interview]
The actress and Smolyaninov welcomed their first child in 2015, followed by their younger son in 2018. In 2021, Melnikova disclosed that she and Smolyaninov had separated, though she stressed that their relationship remains amicable and that he remains the most trusted person in her life. She described him as someone she continues to lean on for reliability, illustrating a balanced co-parenting dynamic that prioritizes the children’s stability. [citation: Bondarchuk interview]
Earlier, there was chatter about Melnikova sharing lighthearted moments, including a joke about offering free karaoke performances with Mitya Fomin, which she referenced as a playful social anecdote rather than a promotional verse. The overarching narrative remains focused on family, independence, and the challenges of maintaining a professional life while raising two boys in the public eye. [citation: Bondarchuk interview]