Ukrainian actress Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk has spoken so openly about her personal life for the first time following her high-profile breakup with Vladimir Rashchuk — actor, soldier, and former husband. In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, she admitted that she is not yet ready for new love but believes in happy relationships — even without official registration.
'Right now, I can't even imagine another man touching me'
Bilan-Rashchuk does not hide the fact that physical and emotional intimacy with another person is currently an almost unbearable prospect for her. 'In the future — yes, of course. Right now, I couldn't fall in love. I can't even imagine another man touching me, how I would allow any intimate things, kisses, a different scent, hands. For now, it's hard to imagine,' she shared.
But loneliness is not her choice. The actress is convinced that a woman can be happy without marriage, but not without relationships. 'I believe that you can choose not to marry and be happy simply in free relationships. But I don't believe that a woman can be alone her whole life, having absolutely no relationships with men, and still be well.'
Surname, children, and court: what's next?
The divorce is already being formalized legally — the couple will meet in court on June 8. Victoria admitted that she thought about changing her surname but does not want her children to bear her ex-husband's surname. 'Honestly, I wouldn't want to wear his surname. But I wouldn't want my children to wear his surname either. Since both I and Ekaterina have his surname, and unfortunately, I registered Yaremchik as his son,' she noted.
Forgiveness she regrets
One of the most painful moments was the story of her husband's infidelity during her pregnancy. Bilan-Rashchuk underwent six IVF attempts to give birth to her son Yarema. She learned about the betrayal by accident — seeing a message on Vladimir's phone. 'I forgave a lot, I was foolish. But I was very much in love, pregnant, and that also needs to be taken into account. I was carrying a child, I had hormonal therapy and changes in my body. You still think: you are carrying a child from a loved one, how can you not forgive?' the actress confessed.
Now she regrets not divorcing immediately. But then — love, hormones, pregnancy, and hope for a miracle. Now — time for healing, acceptance, and new decisions.
Will she allow her ex-husband to see their son?
This question remains open. Bilan-Rashchuk does not yet comment on the details of Vladimir's communication with Yarema, but one thing is clear: the child's interests come first. And she herself — in the process of recovery, self-discovery, and perhaps a new chapter of life.