Russian figure skater Valieva's romance has come to an end, but many fans are not in favor of this choice

Figure skater Kamila Valieva from Russia and ice hockey player Nikita Nesterov, who represents CSKA Moscow, recently vacationed together in Venice, Italy. Their friend, ice hockey player Stanislav Galiyev, and his wife, Olga, shared the photos on social networks. One thing is undoubted: Valieva and Nestrov are more than just friendship.

Valieva (first from left) and Nesterov (carrying a shoulder bag) recently vacationed together in Venice, Italy

Rumors that Valieva and Nesterov are a couple of lovers first surfaced in February this year. Attentive fans have long noticed the indirect signs: Valieva regularly posts photos of gorgeous bouquets and appears together on the social media of the two. She has also appeared in the stands of CSKA games on several occasions, with Nesterov captaining the team off the pitch. Now, a Venice getaway seems to confirm all the speculations. While the athletes themselves have not officially commented on the nature of their relationship, the group photo in the romantic atmosphere of the Italian city of Venice says it all.

Within Russia, many people disapprove of Valieva's choice, believing that the age difference between 19-year-old Valieva and 32-year-old Nesterov is too great. In addition, the ice hockey player is married and broke up with his ex-wife due to a scandal over not knowing who gave him a baby.

At present, Valieva and Nesterov have not officially announced their relationship. It is reported that Valieva has lost a lot of weight this year, and she showed off her slim figure on vacation, which attracted the attention of fans.