One of the most talented Russian athletes, Svetlana Khorkina, could not find personal happiness for a long time. After a painful break with the father of her child, Svetlana remained alone for several years, but still found her destiny in the person of Oleg Kochnov.
An affair with a married man and the birth of a son
Svetlana Khorkina is a Russian gymnast, two-time Olympic champion in uneven bars. Over the entire period of her sports career, she was able to win a large number of awards and medals. But in her personal life, everything turned out well at once.
In 1997, in Switzerland, Svetlana met Kirill Shubsky. This influential businessman was married to the famous actress Vera Glagoleva. They raised three children, including two sons of Vera from their first marriage and a common daughter, Anastasia. Shubsky's marital status did not become an obstacle to the development of a whirlwind romance.
Svetlana and Kirill met for almost 7 years. Pregnancy became a pleasant surprise for Khorkina. After leaving the big sport, she dreamed of a family and children. But the beloved reacted to the news very unexpectedly. He was not happy to be a father. In her autobiographical book "Stiletto heels" the gymnast describes the events of that time. She was very offended by Shubsky, because there could be no question of terminating the pregnancy. The businessman soon changed his mind. He was not against the child, he promised Svetlana to divorce his wife, but a little later.
Shubsky sent Khorkina to the United States to give birth. So that those around him did not have unnecessary questions, he even persuaded one of his friends to recognize himself as the father of the child. Svetlana claims that the family of her lover was aware of his double life almost from the very beginning, but the wife chose to be patient and not destroy the marriage.
Kirill Shubsky never kept his promise. He did not leave his wife, but gradually stopped dating Svetlana. The businessman never abandoned his son Svyatoslav, he supported him financially. When the boy was 6 years old, he officially recognized him.
Acquaintance with Oleg Kochnov
Svetlana Khorkina never liked to advertise her personal life. After parting with Svyatoslav's father, she remained alone for several years, and then found her happiness in the person of retired FSB general Oleg Kachnov. Khorkina did not show her new lover for a long time. They came out together and stopped hiding their relationship only in 2011. A few months later, a modest marriage took place. Despite the fact that this wedding was the first for Svetlana, she did not want a white dress and a magnificent celebration. Even the parents were not invited to the painting. The athlete's father was greatly offended by this decision.
Oleg Anatolyevich Kochnov held a high position in the structure of the FSB. After completing his service, he worked in the customs department, and then moved to the drug control department. When Kochnov was just starting to meet with Khorkina, he was invited to the Amur Region as an assistant to the governor. After several years, he became the authorized representative of this region under the President of the Russian Federation.
Happy family life
Svetlana Khorkina and her husband have no children in common and, according to the athlete, this is the only thing that darkens family happiness. She always wanted to have a big family. The gymnast hopes that her dream will come true. Oleg Kochnov found a common language with her son Svyatoslav. It was very important for Svetlana. She did not dare to change her personal life for a long time, because she did not know how her son would react to the appearance of a man in the house. When she met Oleg Anatolyevich, all doubts disappeared.
Some fans and journalists have questions about the age difference between Svetlana and her husband. Many could not understand why the famous gymnast had such an old man, because with her appearance and fame, she could find a younger companion. But Khorkina admitted in an interview that Oleg was able to give her what others could not do. With him, she felt like she was behind a stone wall. The husband takes care of her and pampers her, sometimes allows her to be weak.
Svetlana has long finished her sports career, but she leads a very active social and political life, is engaged in coaching. The husband supports her in everything. Svetlana starred in several films and regularly takes part in the filming of various television shows. In February 2016, Khorkina was appointed first deputy head of CSKA.
