Sofia Zaika, the wife of Channel One’s General Manager Konstantin Ernst, attended the premiere of the film Umalta’s Gold, where she took the lead role. Konstantin shared photos from the event on Instagram, a platform owned by Meta, a company that has faced sanctions in Russia. The moment highlighted Sofia in the spotlight, reigniting public interest in the couple and their media presence.
For the event, Sofia chose a striking gold and black bustier dress that emphasized a poised yet glamorous look. She completed the ensemble with high heels, a slender bracelet, and bold, oversized earrings. Her hair was styled into a braided high ponytail, and her makeup featured dark shadows and a precise winged liner, giving a classic evening glow that drew attention to her camera-ready appearance.
In 2017, Sofia Zaika officially became married to Konstantin Ernst, who is 27 years her senior. Their wedding was intimate, conducted without fanfare in the public eye. The couple maintains a private stance on their personal life, avoiding public disclosures about their marriage during interviews. They are parents to three children, whom they seldom publicly showcase on social media: Erica, their eldest daughter, is seven; Kira, the younger daughter, is six; and their son Lev, named after Ernst’s father, is three. The family’s daughters made their first public outing together in 2023 when they accompanied their parents on a visit to the Kremlin. On that occasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented Ernst with an award in recognition of his work on the feature film Challenge, which was notable for being shot in space, the first film of its kind produced for the International Space Station (ISS).
It is also known that Ernst has a daughter from a previous relationship, Alexandra, with theater critic Anna Siliunas. Alexandra, now 28, resides in New York and works as a photographer, contributing to artistic circles with a focus on visual storytelling and contemporary portraiture.
Earlier in public commentary, Sofia Ernst addressed critics who labeled him as lacking intelligence. Her response signaled a defense of her partner and a stance against hostile judgments, underscoring the couple’s preference for privacy and measured public appearances. This stance has shaped the way they navigate media attention while continuing to pursue professional projects in film and the arts.