The new spouse of Igor Vdovin, TV host Elena Nikolaeva, addressed the situation surrounding Anastasia Volochkova’s absence from her daughter Ariadna’s graduation. Nikolaeva indicated that the singer-dancer’s relationship with her daughter has been unsettled, and that tensions within the family may have played a role in the decision to not invite the ballerina to the milestone event.
Nikolaeva explained that when Ariadna walks across the stage to receive her diploma, no family member will stand in the way of her bond with her mother. She noted that she does not know Anastasia personally, and therefore holds no sentiment, positive or negative, toward her. The graduation episode appears to reflect the couple’s internal disagreements and argument cycles rather than a deliberate personal slight. In Nikolaeva’s view, relations between Ariadna and her mother unfold in waves—moments of closeness followed by periods of distance. She recalled a recent incident when Ariadna performed at a concert alongside Volochkova, after which communication between the two apparently paused. Nikolaeva added that, in her experience, youth often rides a rollercoaster of emotions toward parents, shifting rapidly from affection to frustration to renewed warmth.
The presenter also mentioned that Ariadne would participate in the graduation with her father, Igor Vdovin, and with her boyfriend, underscoring that the family arrangements for the ceremony are being handled by those closest to the graduate rather than by the ballerina herself.
In related remarks, Volochkova has previously been connected to discussions about conflicts arising from medical concerns, a point that has intertwined with public conversation about her personal life and family dynamics. The broader public interest in the ballerina’s private affairs continues to reflect the intense scrutiny that accompanies high-profile figures in the performing arts, where personal milestones are often analyzed alongside professional achievements and public statements.