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Olena Kucher-Topolya and Taras Topolya are divorcing after 12 years

Singer Olena Kucher-Topolya announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Taras Topolya, are ending their marriage after 12 years. The couple have agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters; there will be no additional comments.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

December 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Olena Kucher-Topolya and Taras Topolya are divorcing after 12 years

Olena Kucher-Topolia, formerly known as Alyosha, announced on Instagram on December 1 the end of her marriage to the frontman of the band "Antitila," Taras Topolia, after twelve years together.

Official statement from the couple

We are divorcing.

– Olena Kucher-Topolia and Taras Topolia

The statement says the decision was made by both parties and is based on mutual gratitude for the time spent together and their shared accomplishments. The couple emphasized that what was created in love will remain forever.

Custody and finances

Olena and Taras said they will continue to raise their children as partners, sharing equal responsibility while showing respect and support. They stressed their intention to ensure the children receive proper attention, care, and love from both parents.

The statement also notes that all property matters and financial support for the children were settled in advance. The parties say they agreed honestly and with dignity for themselves and the little ones.

Please be understanding; we will not provide additional comments.

– Olena Kucher-Topolia and Taras Topolia

The history of their marriage

Taras Topolia and Olena Kucher married in 2013. Before the full-scale war began, the artist performed under the stage name Alyosha; she now uses her real name — Olena Topolia.

The couple has three children: sons Roman and Mark and daughter Maria. Roman is currently 12, Mark is 9, and Maria is 5.

In the closing passage of their statement, the couple wished each other success in future endeavors, noting Taras’s dignity as a father and husband and calling Olena a wonderful woman, beloved and a mother.

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