Aurora Kiba confirms romance with Azerbaijani businessman Rustam Hajiyev
Aurora Kiba has confirmed her relationship with Rustam Hajiyev, a 36-year-old Azerbaijani businessman. The pair first sparked rumours after appearing together at Rio de Janeiro's carnival in February. Their romance follows Kiba's split from singer Grigory Leps in early 2023. Speculation about the couple began in late winter 2026. Photographs from Rio's carnival on 21 February showed them holding hands and embracing. Media outlets quickly linked Kiba to Hajiyev, noting his elite background as the nephew of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and son of a deputy ecology minister.
The relationship gained further attention when Hajiyev reportedly funded Kiba's lavish 20th birthday celebration. By late March, she publicly shared affectionate photos from their trip to Hong Kong. These posts marked the first time she acknowledged the romance on her microblog.
Kiba and Hajiyev had already travelled together to Rio de Janeiro before their official confirmation. Their public appearances and social media updates have since solidified their status as a couple. The couple's relationship moved from speculation to confirmation within weeks. Their high-profile outings and Kiba's social media posts have kept them in the public eye. Hajiyev's political connections and wealth continue to draw media interest in their romance.
