Anna Chapman Age, Wiki and Bio

Anna Chapman

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth23/02/1982
Age43 years
BirthplaceVolgograd, Russian SSR, Soviet Union

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameAnna Vasilyevna Kushchenko
Full NameAnna Vasilyevna Chapman
Other Names
  • Anna Kushchenko
  • Anya Kuschenko
  • Anya Chapman
Known For
  • Being appointed as the head of the Museum of Russian Intelligence (2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorMedium Coppery Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityM. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
QualificationA master's degree in economics

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date2002

Family

FatherVasily Kushchenko (Russian intelligence officer)
MotherIrina Kushchenko
SpouseAlex Chapman (deceased) ​(m. 2002; d. 2006)
ChildrenOne child

Career

OverviewAnna Chapman began her career as a model and quickly transitioned into a prominent entrepreneur and television host. She gained significant attention after her arrest in 2010 as part of a spy swap, which elevated her public profile. Following her release, she took on various roles in media, including hosting a weekly TV show in Russia and serving as the editor of a business news magazine. In 2025, she was appointed as the head of the Museum of Russian Intelligence, underlining her continued involvement in intelligence-related activities.

Style Quotient

Modeling
  • Posed on the cover of the Russian version of Maxim magazine in Agent Provocateur lingerie
  • Participated as a runway model during Moscow Fashion Week

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anna was raised in Volgograd, Russia, by a father who was a high-ranking official in the KGB.
She moved to the UK in 2000 where she met her husband at a rave party.
Initially married in Moscow, she obtained British citizenship and a passport before later losing it.
After moving to New York in 2009, she established a real estate business which eventually saw success despite early struggles.
Her fame skyrocketed following her arrest in 2010, leading to widespread media attention and a new career in television.
In a significant turn of events, she was appointed President of a Moscow bank dealing with aerospace payments.
She faced plagiarism accusations and public mockery during her speeches at academic institutions in Russia.