Yulia Zakharova, the actress widely recognized by her screen name Lena Poleno from the TV series “Happy Together,” recently spoke on the YouTube program PROlife about the arc of her relationship with director Konstantin Bogomolov. The interview provided a rare glimpse into the personal side of two prominent figures in the Russian entertainment scene and offered insight into how their lives intersected beyond the camera.
Zakharova described a relationship that spanned roughly seven years. She explained that they grew close during the early years after their time at the institute, with a bond that went beyond companionship. She recalled herself as a loyal friend and a source of creative inspiration for Bogomolov. The couple even spoke of building a family, though they acknowledge that parenthood was not part of their plans at the time. She also noted that Bogomolov maintained a good relationship with his mother, a detail she viewed as a sign of his capacity to balance personal and family ties amid a demanding career.
During the conversation, Zakharova revealed that Bogomolov asked her to keep their relationship private. After they parted ways, Bogomolov began a new relationship that eventually led to his marriage with Daria Moroz. Zakharova stated that she ended things definitively but did not remain in contact, noting that external circumstances and perhaps the political weight of public life influenced their communication. She suggested that there were moments when maintaining connections felt impossible, a reality she described as taking her away from friends and familiar networks.
Public records show that Konstantin Bogomolov and Daria Moroz separated in 2018. In the years since, Bogomolov has moved forward, accepting a life with Ksenia Sobchak, a fellow director who has also built a significant profile in the industry. The pathway from early collaboration to ongoing personal and professional shifts illustrates how personal relationships within the entertainment industry can evolve under the pressures of fame, public scrutiny, and evolving career goals. Zakharova’s reflections provide a candid portrait of a chapter that played out in parallel to the demands of acting, directing, and the broader media landscape.