The key facts
- Tuktamysheva: Gumennik preferred to keep his personal life private
- She suggested going public because of growing rumors and fans'
Who suggested making the romance public
World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva said that her partner Pyotr Gumennik initially wanted to keep their relationship secret, and it was she who suggested openly talking about the romance. The figure skater said this in an interview with the YouTube project.
Why secrecy stopped working
According to the athlete, rumors made her reconsider her attitude toward publicity: online, fans were discussing the skaters' personal lives and publishing entire
How the couple's publicity changed
The first talk of a possible romance appeared back in 2025 — at the time, Tuktamysheva denied that she was dating Gumennik. In February, fans noticed that the athletes were posting photos from the same places, and Elizaveta openly supported Pyotr at the Olympics in Milan. In May, she shared a joint photo captioned, after which the fans' doubts were dispelled. Thus, the interview confession completes the journey from official denial in 2025 to an open confirmation of the relationship.
The skaters' careers now
Gumennik continues his competitive career: in 2026 he became Russian champion and competed at the Olympic Games in Milan. Tuktamysheva officially ended her career in November 2025 and now works as a commentator and takes part in ice shows.
