Valery Karpin, renowned for his role as Rostov’s head coach and his responsibilities with the Russian national team, discussed in a recent interview how family decisions shape their long term plans. He explained that his daughter will attend school in Tallinn, and offered a candid glimpse into the reasons behind that choice. According to Karpin, both he and his daughter share Estonian roots. He emphasized that their parents, friends, and wider family circles are all based in Estonia, and that he has established life and roots there as well. The sentiment was clear: Estonia has always been the place where the family envisioned their children receiving their education. He added that this plan had been contemplated for a long time and, with the passage of years, it became the point they chose to publicly acknowledge. In this account, the coach presented the decision not as a sudden shift but as a long standing family strategy that finally reached the point of public confirmation.
Valery and Daria Karpin first crossed paths in 2015 and subsequently sealed their partnership with marriage in June 2017. Their family grew with the birth of their daughter Daria in September 2018 and later welcomed another daughter named Alexandra in April 2020. Both spouses hold Estonian citizenship, a fact that has influenced their sense of home and future planning. The couple has balanced their high profile careers with a stable family life, anchoring their decisions in a shared sense of belonging to Estonia.
On the professional side, Rostov has spent eighteen weeks competing in the Russian Premier League and has accumulated twenty-one points, placing the club in the middle tier of the standings. The team is counting down to a schedule of cup ties in February, while the league resumes with the nineteenth round slated to kick off on March 3. Valery Karpin’s squad is preparing to return to league action after the winter break with a match against Krylya Sovetov Samara, a fixture that promises to test their readiness and form ahead of the rest of the season.
Earlier remarks from Karpin touched on disruptions in transfer activity, noting how the proximity to Ukraine has cast a shadow over the window and compelled clubs to adjust their strategies. The broader context for Karpin and Rostov remains one of navigating a demanding competitive landscape while managing the pressures of international duty, club responsibilities, and family expectations. The emphasis on education and family stability reflects a broader philosophy that often informs decision making beyond the pitch, shaping how teams evolve and how players plan their careers over time.