Lena Perminova, a famous Russian model, has found new love after her split with billionaire Alexander Lebedev. She is now dating Taras Romanov, a 29-year-old model from Ukraine. Their relationship has been widely talked about, especially because Taras is nine years younger than Lena.
The couple recently shared their romantic getaway to the Maldives, posting sweet photos together. In one picture, they hugged at a gym, with Lena wearing yellow shorts and sneakers, while Taras wore a black tank top and a camouflage cap. Taras described their trip as “a special week of memories.”
However, not everyone was happy for them. Many online users criticized Lena for dating a younger man. Some even made fun of her, asking whether she was with her son or her boyfriend.
Natalia Rudova, a well-known actress, stepped up to defend Lena. She pointed out the double standards, saying: “When a man is 10-30 years older, it’s totally fine. But when a woman is older, people act shocked. Why not just be happy that two beautiful people found each other?”
Natalia also mentioned how this kind of judgment teaches young girls the wrong messages and is often spread by other women. She shared that she prefers to keep her private life secret to avoid unnecessary comments.
Earlier this year, Lena and Taras made their first public appearance together at a Paris Fashion Week gala. Lena stunned in a chocolate-colored dress, and Taras looked classy in a black suit. They looked truly happy and stylish together, proving that love has no rules when it comes to age.