Ukrainian singer MARUV, whose career and public activities have been marked by numerous controversies, has officially announced the end of her marriage to Alexander Korsun. The couple had been in a relationship for 14 years. The artist chose social media to share the news, emphasizing that she felt it was honest to inform her audience personally to avoid press speculation. In her statement, the singer did not elaborate on the reasons for the divorce, closing the comments section to minimize public discussion.

Family and creative partnership

The relationship between Alexander Korsun and the singer was inextricably linked to her professional life. In 2019, Korsun openly admitted that he was a vital part of her creative process, responsible for the visual design of her performances, stage costumes, and video projections. The artist previously admitted that their workaholic nature made it difficult to separate personal life from professional obligations, meaning the couple remained focused on projects even while on vacation. The marriage was registered without a lavish celebration, although the singer had mentioned in several interviews a dream of organizing an expensive wedding in the future.

Post-split priorities

A key aspect of MARUV's statement was the care for their child's future. The singer emphasized that her current priority is maintaining the emotional comfort and a sense of stability for their child. Despite the breakup, the former spouses clearly aim to maintain a neutral tone for the sake of raising their child, as evidenced by the brevity of the official statement.

Creative and political reputation

The political context surrounding MARUV has remained complex since 2019, when the singer won the National selection for Eurovision but did not attend the contest due to refusing to sign a contract that included a ban on touring in Russia. Following the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the singer took an ambiguous stance, refraining from directly condemning the Kremlin's actions and limiting her comments to calling on Russian soldiers to reflect on the consequences of their actions. As of October 2026, her name continues to appear on lists of artists associated with Russian music platforms, fueling ongoing criticism.