Dmitry Orlov (born July 23, 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL as of 2025. Orlov began his professional journey in Russia's KHL with Metallurg Novokuznetsk before transitioning to North America in 2011.
He was drafted 55th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2009 NHL Draft. Over 11 NHL seasons, he has played for the Capitals, Boston Bruins, and Hurricanes. Orlov's career highlights include winning the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018. On the international stage, he has proudly represented Russia, capturing gold at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the 2014 IIHF World Championship.
Who is the wife of Dmitry Orlov?
Dmitry Orlov’s wife is Varvara Orlova. The couple married in 2016 and welcomed their first child, a son named Kirill, on June 29, 2019.
Varvara Orlova gained attention after showing initial support for controversial comments made by Russian gymnast Daria Dmitrieva during the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Dmitrieva’s post backed Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticized those opposing Russia’s actions, calling them “traitors to the motherland.” Varvara initially supported the post on Instagram but later removed her endorsement as per HockeyFeed.
Varvara Orlova social media
Varvara Orlova is on Instagram with the username @varvara_41791. As of April 2025, she has made 108 posts, has 13k followers and follows 273 accounts.
What does Varvara Orlova do for a living?
Varvara Orlova is a native of Novokuznetsk, Russia. She pursued her education at Gymnasium 62 in Novokuznetsk. Varvara later studied at the Ostankinsky Institute of Television and Radio Broadcasting, as per her Facebook profile. In addition to her academic pursuits, Varvara has a creative side. She was an ice skater at the Bobrin Ice Theatre.
How many kids do Varvara Orlova and Dmitry Orlov have?
Dmitry Orlov and his wife, Varvara Amosova, have one child, a son named Kirill, who was born in June 2019.
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