Gleb Savchenkois officially a citizen of the United States.TheDancing with the Starspro spoke withE! Newsabout the “impossible dream” he had of becoming an American citizen — a process that took 17 years, and culminated on Wednesday.“It’s a dream come true,” Savchenko, 37, told the outlet. “I grew up in Russia, in Moscow, and I’d always just read [about the States].““It was like an impossible dream for me to live in America and one daybecome an American citizen,” he added.The dancer said he sent a photo to his father, who “got a little emotional” at seeing his son’s achievement. Both of Savchenko’s parents still live in Moscow.Gleb SavchenkoGleb SavchenkoNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.“They’re not getting younger, so I was like, it’d be a great opportunity for them at some point to come live here too,” Savchenko said. “I cannot even describe how awesome it is. I am so, so happy.“Gleb Savchenko.Emma McIntyre/GettyRELATED GALLERY:21 Foreign-Born Celebrities Who Became U.S. CitizensAs for his knowledge on facts about the U.S.,he joked to E! News, “You can ask me anything, and I can answer that,” telling the outlet he took multiple online courses in American history.Though she didn’t mention Savchenko, the star’s estranged wifeElena Samodanovaappeared to become a U.S. citizen on the same day as her ex.On Wednesday, Samodanova, 37, — with whom Savchenko shares daughtersZlata, 4, andOlivia, 10 — posted a video and photo of herselfholding up a certificateand waving a tiny American flag, while standing between two larger flags.Back in March, Savchenko toldEntertainment Tonightthat he and Samodanova are trying to keep things “fun” for their daughters.“We’re trying to move on, we’re friends, we’re co-parenting together, we’re on great terms,” Savchenko said of his relationship with his ex.The former couple, whoannounced their split last Novemberafter 14 years of marriage, agreed to split custody of their girls, with Savchenko and Samodanova each getting five days back and forth with their daughters as of March.“Co-parenting is fun. Wemade it a lot of fun for the kids,” the Russian dancer said.
Gleb Savchenkois officially a citizen of the United States.
TheDancing with the Starspro spoke withE! Newsabout the “impossible dream” he had of becoming an American citizen — a process that took 17 years, and culminated on Wednesday.
“It’s a dream come true,” Savchenko, 37, told the outlet. “I grew up in Russia, in Moscow, and I’d always just read [about the States].”
“It was like an impossible dream for me to live in America and one daybecome an American citizen,” he added.
The dancer said he sent a photo to his father, who “got a little emotional” at seeing his son’s achievement. Both of Savchenko’s parents still live in Moscow.
Gleb Savchenko
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“They’re not getting younger, so I was like, it’d be a great opportunity for them at some point to come live here too,” Savchenko said. “I cannot even describe how awesome it is. I am so, so happy.”
Gleb Savchenko.Emma McIntyre/Getty
RELATED GALLERY:21 Foreign-Born Celebrities Who Became U.S. Citizens
As for his knowledge on facts about the U.S.,he joked to E! News, “You can ask me anything, and I can answer that,” telling the outlet he took multiple online courses in American history.
Though she didn’t mention Savchenko, the star’s estranged wifeElena Samodanovaappeared to become a U.S. citizen on the same day as her ex.
On Wednesday, Samodanova, 37, — with whom Savchenko shares daughtersZlata, 4, andOlivia, 10 — posted a video and photo of herselfholding up a certificateand waving a tiny American flag, while standing between two larger flags.
Back in March, Savchenko toldEntertainment Tonightthat he and Samodanova are trying to keep things “fun” for their daughters.
“We’re trying to move on, we’re friends, we’re co-parenting together, we’re on great terms,” Savchenko said of his relationship with his ex.
The former couple, whoannounced their split last Novemberafter 14 years of marriage, agreed to split custody of their girls, with Savchenko and Samodanova each getting five days back and forth with their daughters as of March.
“Co-parenting is fun. Wemade it a lot of fun for the kids,” the Russian dancer said.
source: people.com
