The public figure Konstantin Ernst is married to Sofia Ernst, an actress who recently became the centerpiece of Sobaka.Ru magazine’s latest issue. This development was formally announced by the publication’s staff and is now part of the magazine’s narrative arc.
In the editorial shoot, Sofia Ernst channels a distinctly retro aesthetic. She wears a striking red dress complemented by traditional braids, and she appears on the pages in a cape crafted from oak leaves, paired with a yellow skirt and an apron. In a candid interview, she discusses topics around fashion and the process behind developing a television program for First Channel.
Ernst remarks that the project began with a spark of personal discovery. When her husband proposed that she front a program, she started to consider what would truly connect with viewers. Her goal was to craft something engaging and modern while avoiding a sense of weariness or dated presentation. She notes that folklorists can be a private, protective group when it comes to heritage, particularly in how it is interpreted or presented on screen. This insight frames her program, We’re Playing a Wedding, which airs on First Channel, as an effort to balance heritage with accessible storytelling.
Publicly known as Sofia Zaika before her marriage, she tied the knot with the producer—who is notably older—late in 2017, without drawing media attention to the ceremony. The couple tends to keep personal details private and have not discussed their marriage extensively in interviews. They share three children, who are rarely shown on social networks: Erica, eight, is the oldest; Kira, seven, is the middle child; and Lev, four, bears his grandfather’s name. The family first appeared in public together in 2023, when they visited the Kremlin with their parents. On that visit, a significant moment occurred as Vladimir Putin recognized the value of Channel One’s production team in connection with a spaceflight project, a film that would involve the International Space Station and the cinematic ambitions tied to a space-shot feature called Challenge.
Additionally, Ernst has a daughter from another relationship with theatre critic Anna Siliunas. Alexandra, now 28, lives in New York and works as a photographer, reflecting the international dimension of the family’s artistic engagements.
Earlier appearances included Sofia Ernst in performances and public appearances described as starry moments, such as a leopard-print bikini that contributed to her public profile.