Anastasia Volochkova posted a seldom‑seen family picture on her Telegram channel, marking the recent birthday of her goddaughter Eliza Zherebtsova.
In the caption, the ballerina wrote that she celebrated the day at home and thanked Eliza for their spiritual bond, saying she loves her “with all her heart.”
The celebration continued with a visit to Moscow’s Nikolsky Church, where the pair prayed before an icon of Saint Elizabeth.
She added, “It’s precious for me to share this moment with my goddaughter surrounded by her family. I wish you the most beautiful future in your family life and everything that matters to you.”
Eliza, the daughter of Volochkova’s former colleague, previously worked as a model and later served as the ballerina’s director and representative.
Fans who saw the post praised the heartfelt tribute, noting how rare it is to glimpse the dancer’s private life.