Russian heiress understood to be devastated by marriage breakdown

Russian heiress Alina Barlow and her husband Scott, regulars on Sydney’s social scene and considered among the wealthiest in the city, are believed to have separated.

Scott and Alina Barlow are believed to be living separately. Picture:Kai Godeck

Russian heiress Alina Barlow and her husband Scott are believed to have separated.

The pair, both regulars on Sydney’s social scene and considered among the wealthiest in the city, are said to have gone their separate ways after more than a decade of marriage.

It is believed the couple are already living separately.

Saturday Confidential reached out to Alina for comment on Friday, but she did not respond.

Alina, who is often touted as one of the humblest, most modest and well-liked women in Sydney, is understood to be devastated by the breakdown.

Scott (aka “Golden Balls” a la David Beckham) is chairman of A-League club Sydney FC, which is owned by Alina’s stepfather David Traktovenko, who made his money in banking in Russia.

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