After the divorce from Anna Osokina, Andrey Merzlikin took on the upbringing of four children and admitted that the family's support for each other and working with a psychologist helped them through this difficult period.
Actor Andrey Merzlikin spoke in detail for the first time about how his children perceived the divorce from his wife Anna Osokina after nearly two decades of marriage. According to the artist, working with a psychologist played an important role during this difficult period.
53-year-old Andrey Merzlikin admitted that his four children coped well with their parents' separation and managed to maintain emotional balance. The actor shared this with journalists at the National IRI Award ceremony.
After the divorce, the children remained living with their father. Today, the eldest son Fyodor is 20 years old, daughters Serafima and Evdokia are 18 and 15 years old, and the youngest son Makari is 10 years old.
According to Merzlikin, the children continue to delight him with their achievements and behavior.
"They are extremely well-mannered people. Wherever my children are — visiting or at work — I receive positive feedback. People say, 'How did you manage that?' And I reply, 'I didn't do anything special.' They haven't changed after the divorce," the actor shared.
At the same time, the artist noted that he also consulted a psychologist and supported his children's decision to see a specialist.
"Practice has shown: it's harmless. I have tried it myself. Quite good results. I am happy that the children are learning and seeing a psychologist," he said.
Speaking about his personal life, Merzlikin indicated that he is not ready to discuss this topic now.
"In my heart, there are my children. They are my greatest love," emphasized the actor.
The divorce of Andrey Merzlikin and Anna Osokina became known in 2025 after 19 years of marriage. Later, the actor's ex-wife explained that their relationship had gradually run its course, and they decided to part ways.
After the divorce, Osokina moved abroad, where she lives with her new partner. She visits the children during holidays. According to the actor, the spouses agreed that the children would stay with him so they would not have to change their country of residence and familiar environment.
After the separation, rumors about a possible romance between Merzlikin and a young climbing instructor named Polina were actively discussed in the media. However, in a recent interview, the actor categorically denied this information, stating that the reason for the divorce was not infidelity but a natural conclusion of the relationship.
Despite the parents' separation, Andrey Merzlikin's children managed to maintain stability and their usual way of life. The actor is convinced that in difficult family situations, attention to children, honest conversation, and the willingness to seek professional help in a timely manner are especially important.
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