Musician Mārtiņš Ruskis and his wife Žanete marked their ninth wedding anniversary on September 8, according to an announcement shared by the artist. To celebrate their clay wedding anniversary, Ruskis—who recently explored a poetic talent and published a book—composed and gifted his wife a personal verse reflecting on their life together, as reported by local media.
Digital Matchmaking and the Opera Bridge Encounter
The couple first connected on the dating application Tinder, a meeting that Mārtiņš Ruskis described in interviews as a fortunate accident. According to Ruskis, he originally opened the app as a joke to demonstrate how it worked to a close friend who was struggling with his private life. By the following day, Ruskis matched with a woman, and after a brief text exchange over a couple of days, they arranged an in-person meeting during the winter on a pedestrian bridge near the opera house. Ruskis recalled that when she looked into his eyes and smiled warmly, he immediately knew they would remain together.
Embracing a Family Surname Tradition
Before their marriage, the musician performed under the surname Ruskis, but he later adopted the surname Kanters from his wife’s family lineage. According to public statements by the artist, he felt an immediate connection to the new surname and believes that adopting it has brought positive momentum to his personal life and career, noting that things have moved upward since the change.
Did you know? Mārtiņš Ruskis expanded his creative output beyond music by authoring and publishing a book of poetry, regularly incorporating original verses into significant personal milestones.
Public Celebrations and Well-Wishes
Following their anniversary milestone, the Kanters family received public congratulatory messages from numerous well-known public figures and peers within the entertainment community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mārtiņš Ruskis and his wife celebrate their anniversary?
The couple marked their wedding anniversary on September 8.
How did Mārtiņš Ruskis and Žanete meet?
They met through the dating application Tinder after Ruskis downloaded it to demonstrate the platform to a friend, leading to an in-person meeting on a pedestrian bridge near the opera house.
Why did the musician change his last name?
He adopted the surname Kanters from his wife’s family lineage, feeling an immediate connection to it.
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