World champion in rhythmic gymnastics Evgenia Levanova shared a vacation moment from Dubai in her Instagram stories, a post that some observers tied to broader conversations about Meta and its status in Russia. The caption around the photo notes the controversy surrounding Meta’s ownership and its designation in certain regions, a topic that has prompted sharp discussions among athletes, fans, and commentators alike.
In the photo, the athlete appears poised in a red swimsuit, capturing a moment of leisure amid a demanding sporting career.
Prior to her break, Levanova conducted a training camp for aspiring gymnasts in Moscow from January 5 to 9, after which she traveled with her husband, former figure skater Maxim Kovtun, to enjoy the winter retreat.
Levanova has achieved five world titles, including wins in group events, and has been a key member of the Russian national team since 2017. Her ongoing training comes under the guidance of Irina Viner-Usmanova, the head coach of the national program, with Tatyana Sergaeva serving as the senior national coach.
Her personal life became widely discussed when she began dating Kovtun in 2018. The couple announced their engagement in August 2021 and tied the knot in October 2023, marking a new chapter alongside Kovtun, who previously competed in men’s singles skating. Kovtun’s achievements include two silver medals at the World Team Championships and the same number of European Championship trophies in singles, along with a runner-up finish at the 2019 Universiade.
In a lighter note, there was previous media attention around a swimsuit photo Levanova shared to celebrate a birthday, a moment that circulated within fan communities and social media circles.