Gleb Savchenko Alleges Ex-wife Kidnapped Daughters to China
WHO:
US Magazine - Gleb Savchenko shares two daughters, Olivia, 15, and Zlata, 9, with Elena Samodanova, 43.
NY Post - Gleb Savchenko, a "Dancing With the Stars" pro, and his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Gleb Savchenko's legal team stated that they have obtained court documents that detail his claims against Elena Samodanova, including allegations of her taking their daughter to Russia without permission.
TMZ - Gleb Savchenko's legal documents state that he is requesting temporary sole custody of his eldest daughter, Olivia, specifically citing concerns over her well-being.
US Magazine - Gleb Savchenko filed an emergency order with the court in Los Angeles to change his custody arrangement with Elena Samodanova.
NY Post - Gleb Savchenko filed for an emergency custody order.
TMZ - Gleb Savchenko claims his ex-wife abducted their daughters and moved them to Hong Kong.
TMZ - Gleb Savchenko is requesting temporary sole custody of his eldest daughter.
WHERE:
TMZ - The daughters are reportedly in Hong Kong.
WHEN:
TMZ - Gleb Savchenko claims his ex has kept their kids in Hong Kong since 2023.
WHY:
TMZ - Elena Samodanova accused Gleb Savchenko of wrongfully keeping their daughters from her, asserting that she has not abducted them.
US Magazine - Gleb Savchenko's legal team stated that Samodanova took their daughter to Russia without permission.
TMZ - Elena Samodanova disputes the abduction claims, stating that Hong Kong is the girls' permanent home.
HOW:
TMZ - Gleb Savchenko claims he has "hard proof" in the form of screenshots to support his emergency custody battle with Elena Samodanova.
NY Post - Gleb Savchenko is pursuing legal action through an emergency custody order.
(UPDATED July 16, 2026 09:39 UTC)
Gleb Savchenko's legal team has announced that they have secured court documents outlining his allegations against Elena Samodanova, which include claims that she took their daughter to Russia without his permission. In support of his emergency custody battle, Savchenko asserts he possesses "hard proof" in the form of screenshots. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities of their custody dispute.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 02:50 UTC)
Gleb Savchenko is seeking temporary sole custody of his eldest daughter, Olivia, due to concerns about her well-being, according to legal documents reported by TMZ. This request comes in response to accusations from Elena Samodanova, who claims that Gleb has wrongfully kept their daughters from her and insists she has not abducted them. The situation continues to develop as both parties navigate this custody dispute.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 00:16 UTC)
Gleb Savchenko has filed an emergency order with the court in Los Angeles to change his custody arrangement with Elena Samodanova, with whom he shares two daughters, Olivia and Zlata. His legal team claims that Samodanova took their daughter to Russia without permission. This development highlights ongoing tensions in their custody situation.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 21:20 UTC)
Gleb Savchenko, a professional dancer known from "Dancing With the Stars," has filed for an emergency custody order, claiming that his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, abducted their daughters and moved them to Hong Kong. He is seeking temporary sole custody of his eldest daughter, while Samodanova disputes the abduction claims, asserting that Hong Kong is the girls' permanent home. Savchenko alleges that his daughters have been in Hong Kong since 2023 and is now pursuing legal action to address the situation.