The key facts

  • Perminova and blogger Alla Bruletova attended Basta's concert on November 7 in Dubai
  • On November 1 the model posted a photo of a bouquet of white roses, sparking romance rumors she herself did not confirm
  • Perminova announced her separation from Alexander Lebedev on December 25, 2024; the couple has four children

Public appearance in Dubai

The ex-wife of Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev, Elena Perminova, appeared in public wearing a glittery top with a deep neckline. As Gazeta.Ru reports, the model and her friend, blogger Alla Bruletova, attended a concert by rapper Basta held on November 7 in Dubai. Bruletova wore a black shimmering dress; Perminova added a fan to her look, posing with her hair down and natural-style makeup. She announced the outing in a video posted on Instagram (whose owner, Meta, has been recognized as extremist and banned in Russia).

Rumors of a new relationship

The post from the concert continues a series of Perminova's appearances in Dubai, where she has moved. Back on November 1, according to the outlet, the model sparked rumors of a new relationship, posting a photo with a large bouquet of white roses. Internet users took it as a hint at a romance, but the model herself did not confirm the rumors. Earlier there was also a report that the billionaire's ex-wife, wearing bike shorts, worked out in Dubai.

Context

On December 25, 2024, Perminova announced on her personal blog that she was separating from Alexander Lebedev, who is 27 years her senior. The couple has four children — Nikita, Egor, Arina and Alexander; the parents raise them together. No new relationship of the model has been officially reported so far.