Biography

Victor Voronov

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Victor Voronov is an American lawyer and the former husband of ice-skating ace Johnny Weir. Victor is openly gay who has worked for many reputed law firms in the USA. He is known for his marital relationship with Weir as well as his charitable work for the LGBTQ community. His husband is a well-renowned skater and an Olympian.

Early Life And Education Of Victor Voronov

Victor Voronov was born on 4th July 1984 in Russia. As of 2019 he is 34 years of age and was born under the star sign of Cancer which displays emotional maturity and intuitive character. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta and graduated with a Law degree from Georgetown Law.  He has also done volunteer work at The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund and as a donor in The Trevor Project. He is renowned for his charitable work for the LGBTQ community.

Victor Voronov’s Career

Victor is a lawyer by profession like Keith Lieberthal and recently started working out of Detroit. He joined a law firm located in Detroit. Besides, Voronov is a member of the Russian-American Member Chamber of Commerce and holds the position of Liaison and is the president of Professionals in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Affairs.

CAPTION: Victor Voronov at the red carpet at an event. SOURCE: Shutterstock

On the other hand, his ex-husband is an ice skater who has competed and won bronze at the Olympics. He has won the bronze medal twice and is a 3-time national US champ. Adding to this, he was also the finalist at the Grand Prix and a commentator at the Sochi Winter Olympics. He said that he was afraid to commentate at the Sochi because of the anti-gay laws and hate towards LGBTQ people in Russia.

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Victor Voronov’s Net Worth

Victor Voronov is estimated to have a net worth of around $2.5 million as of 2019. He has been secretive about his earnings but according to Payscale, the average salary for a lawyer in Detroit is $78,619 which is below the national American average of $81,829. Besides, his ex-husband Johnny Weir has an estimated $2 million net worth.

Victor Voronov’s Personal Life

Victor is openly gay whose sexual orientation was speculated longtime before he came out. He stayed secretive about his relationship and only came out a week before his wedding in 2011 through his memoir Welcome to My World. He cited gay suicides as a major reason behind his revelation. After he came out, he got married to Johnny Weir in 2011 in a civil ceremony on New Year's Eve in New York City.

Below is a video of Johhny and Victor after their wedding where he flashed their fresh engagement rings during a red carpet. 

The couple divorced 4 years later in 2015 following their personal issues. After their divorce, the couple went their separate ways where Voronov blamed Johnny for ruining their relationship. The couple fought extensively in a legal battle for their beloved dog, this reflected the state of their relationship. Voronov slapped his former husband during a legal court battle where Victor sued Weir for defamation and also accused him of domestic violence. Victor even accused his ex-husband of bitting him.

After his relationship with Weir ended, he met an ice dancer Joti Polizoakis at the airport in Atlanta. The couple started dating after a short time and later they got engaged. Joti who appeared in the Pyeongchang para Olympics.

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Victor Voronov’s Body Measurements

  • Height: Victor has a height of 6 feet.
  • Weight: He weighs in at a decent 65 kgs.
  • Body Measurements: His body has measurements of 37-34-36.