The public profile of Daria Karpina, who is married to Valery Karpin, the head coach of Rostov and the Russian national football team, generated attention after she posted a swimsuit photo on Instagram. The image shows her enjoying time on a sunny beach, wearing a black swimsuit.
Daria has a daughter named Anita from a previous marriage. She and Valery Karpin met in 2015 and exchanged vows in June 2017. In September 2018, their daughter Daria was born, followed by a second daughter, Alexandra, in April 2020. The couple has built a family life alongside their professional commitments in football.
Karpin assumed the role of Rostov head coach in July 2021 while continuing to be involved with the Russian national team. Initially, there was an intention to balance duties between the national team and the club. However, in early August he announced a shift to focus on the national team, which led to his departure from Rostov. After a period of suspension from the national team, he resumed duties with both positions. These career moves illustrate the dynamic nature of leadership roles in Russian football and the frequent adjustments coaches make in response to team needs and competitive schedules.
Following the first portion of the Russian Premier League season, Rostov recorded 21 points and stood in 11th place in the standings. With winter break underway, the league paused and planned to resume in March. The 19th round schedule marked an upcoming match where Rostov would travel to St. Petersburg to face Zenit, a fixture that often garners substantial interest due to the stature of the opponent and the potential impact on Rostov’s league position.
Former players of the Russian national team have offered varied assessments of Karpin’s performance, with some describing him as not being at the very top tier. These opinions reflect the high expectations placed on figures in Russian football and the ongoing discussion about leadership, strategy, and results at the national level.