Konstantin Kuchaev, the CSKA Moscow midfielder, has spoken about his plans with Elena Radionova, the European Championship medallist in figure skating, and the challenges of pinning down a wedding date amid a busy season. With competition underway, scheduling a formal announcement for any ceremony remains difficult, and the couple has learned to navigate questions about their life beyond football and sport. In conversation with Sport Express, Kuchaev explained that arranging the wedding is not a straightforward task and could be delayed beyond the current year if the demands of the championship and training camps persist. He noted that Lena Radionova has been understanding and accepts the uncertainties that come with top-level sport, hoping that the future will allow for clarity when the time is right, even if it means postponing personal plans for the sake of performance. The two have kept a steady public profile, with fans following their relationship as it evolved alongside their professional commitments (Sport Express).
Radionova, now 24, has a distinguished track record in skating, having earned two silver medals and one bronze at European Championships. She stepped away from competitive skating in 2020, transitioning to other pursuits during her career. The skater and the football player have maintained a long-standing romance that first became widely known when they made their relationship public in March 2020, continuing to support each other through moments of triumph and challenge alike. Their bond has grown stronger as both have pursued high-level careers in their respective sports, balancing personal milestones with the rigors of training, travel, and competition (Sport Express).
In a separate update from the same period, it was noted that Kuchaev chose to leave his cellphone behind during a training camp in the United Arab Emirates. This choice underscores a broader commitment to focus and discipline during intensive preparation blocks, a mindset shared by teammates and coaching staff as they work to optimize performance ahead of upcoming fixtures. The decision highlights how athletes often adjust personal routines to support peak readiness, even when it means making small sacrifices during crucial phases of their training cycle (Sport Express).