Anastasia Shubskaya is a Russian model and film producer who is best known internationally as the wife of Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin.
Born into a prominent Russian family with deep connections to the film and business worlds, Shubskaya developed an interest in entertainment from an early age.
Her mother, Vera Glagoleva, was a celebrated Russian actress and film director, while her father, Kirill Shubsky, is a businessman. Shubskaya later studied at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in Moscow and pursued additional acting training in Los Angeles.
Her career has included modeling and early screen appearances, but her public profile expanded significantly after her relationship with Ovechkin became public.
The couple have been married since 2016 and have two sons, Sergei and Ilya. Their relationship has remained a major part of Shubskaya’s public identity, while she has continued to maintain a relatively private life away from the attention surrounding her husband.
Anastasia Shubskaya Biography
She was born on November 16, 1993, in Switzerland. Anastasia Shubskaya, also known as Nastasiya Ovechkina, is the youngest daughter of businessman Kirill Shubsky and the late Russian actress and film director Vera Glagoleva.
Her family background gave her an early connection to both entertainment and business. Her mother, Vera Glagoleva, became one of the most recognizable actresses and directors in Russian cinema.
Glagoleva appeared in numerous films during her career and later worked extensively behind the camera as a director.
Her father, Kirill Shubsky, is a Russian businessman who has been associated with the shipbuilding industry and other commercial interests.
Anastasia has two older half-sisters, Anna Nakhapetova and Maria Nakhapetova. Both are daughters of Vera Glagoleva from her earlier marriage to actor and filmmaker Rodion Nakhapetov.
That family structure is important because Anastasia is the only child born from the marriage between Glagoleva and Shubsky, while Anna and Maria are her older maternal half-sisters.
Growing up around her mother also gave Anastasia direct exposure to filmmaking. Her early screen appearances were connected to projects associated with Glagoleva. One of the better documented examples is the 2006 film Ferris Wheel, which was directed by her mother.
Education played an important role in Anastasia’s decision to pursue a career connected to film. She studied at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, commonly known as VGIK, one of Russia’s major institutions for film and television education.
Rather than building her career exclusively around modeling, Shubskaya pursued studies connected to film production.
She later traveled to Los Angeles and studied at the New York Film Academy. There is less reliable public information about the exact qualification she completed in Los Angeles.
Alexander Ovechkin’s Wife
Anastasia Shubskaya is married to Alexander Ovechkin, the longtime Washington Capitals forward and one of the most accomplished goal scorers in NHL history.
The couple have generally kept the most personal aspects of their relationship away from constant media attention.
Ovechkin and Shubskaya first met during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At the time, Shubskaya was only 14 years old, while Ovechkin was already an established NHL star representing Russia.
Their first meeting did not lead immediately to a romantic relationship. Years later, the two reconnected through social media. Ovechkin eventually began communicating with Shubskaya, and the relationship developed from there.
The couple became romantically involved in 2015. The Knot and People have both reported the Beijing Olympics meeting and their later reconnection before the relationship became public.
Engagement
Ovechkin and Shubskaya became engaged in 2015. Their engagement attracted considerable attention because of Ovechkin’s global profile and Shubskaya’s connection to the Russian entertainment industry.
One of the more unusual details surrounding the proposal was later reported in coverage of their relationship. Ovechkin proposed to Shubskaya while she was in the shower.
The story became one of the memorable details associated with their relationship because of its unexpected timing. Ovechkin and Shubskaya subsequently moved toward marriage, with the couple choosing to keep the legal ceremony relatively private.
Marriage
Anastasia Shubskaya and Alexander Ovechkin were legally married in 2016. NHL.com reported in August 2016 that Ovechkin and Shubskaya had married in a small private wedding in Russia.
The couple later held a larger wedding celebration in July 2017 near Moscow. This distinction is important because some online biographies incorrectly list 2017 as the year of their marriage without explaining that the couple had already completed their private civil ceremony in 2016.
Their 2017 celebration attracted significant attention from the Russian entertainment and sports communities.
The couple’s larger wedding celebration took place in July 2017 at the Barvikha Luxury Village near Moscow. The event brought together figures from the worlds of sport and entertainment and received considerable attention in Russia.
The celebration also came during a difficult period for Anastasia’s family because her mother, Vera Glagoleva, was seriously ill with cancer. Glagoleva died on August 16, 2017, only weeks after her daughter’s wedding celebration.
That made the period one of both celebration and profound personal loss for the Shubskaya family.
Children
Anastasia Shubskaya and Alexander Ovechkin have two children, both sons. Their first son, Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin, was born on August 18, 2018.
The child was named Sergei in honor of Ovechkin’s late older brother. The birth came only a few months after Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Their second son, Ilya Aleksandrovich Ovechkin, was born on May 27, 2020. Ovechkin and Shubskaya announced Ilya’s birth through social media.
The family has continued to appear together at Washington Capitals events and through social media posts. Ovechkin has also spoken publicly about the importance of his family, with his wife and children becoming familiar faces around the Capitals organization.
Career
Anastasia Shubskaya’s career has developed across film, modeling and entertainment. Her first connection with acting came through her family and her mother’s filmmaking career.
She appeared in film projects while still young, including Ferris Wheel, a movie directed by Vera Glagoleva. Her early exposure to filmmaking gave her an understanding of the entertainment industry from both sides of the camera.
She later chose to study film production at VGIK, giving her formal training in the industry. Modeling eventually became another important part of her public career.
By the middle of the 2010s, Shubskaya was becoming increasingly visible in Russian fashion and entertainment circles.
Her appearance in magazines and public events helped establish her as a recognizable model before her marriage to Ovechkin brought substantially greater international attention.
Her career should therefore not be reduced to simply being a hockey player’s wife. She had already established connections to film and modeling before her relationship with Ovechkin became a major part of her public profile.
Modeling Career
Modeling became one of the most visible parts of Shubskaya’s professional life. Her appearance and media profile helped her secure attention in Russian fashion circles, including appearances connected to prominent magazines.
In 2014, Elle magazine included her among its list of notable eligible women in Russia, further increasing her visibility before her relationship with Ovechkin became widely known.
Her modeling career also provided a platform for her social media presence. Shubskaya has maintained an Instagram account under the name Nastasiya Ovechkina, where she has shared photographs connected to fashion, family life, travel and her husband’s hockey career.
Her social media activity has also made her one of the more recognizable hockey wives among Ovechkin’s enormous international fan base.
Anastasia Shubskaya Net Worth
Anastasia Shubskaya’s net worth is estimated at $3 million. She has been associated with modeling and acting, and recent reporting has continued to identify her as a model.
She has also appeared in fashion events and has maintained a public presence through her work and social media.
Her husband, Alexander Ovechkin, has accumulated substantially more wealth through his NHL career and endorsement work.
Forbes estimated that Ovechkin had earned approximately $220 million from his NHL career over 20 seasons by April 2025, before taxes and agent fees.
Ovechkin’s net worth is estimated at $80 million. Ovechkin’s financial success is primarily tied to his long career with the Washington Capitals.
