Rourke to Marry in Russia?

Wednesday 9th December 2009 - 06:30:58

Mickey Rourke is to marry for the third time - he's planning to wed his Russian girlfriend in her native country next year (10), according to a U.S. report.

The Wrestler star is currently dating 24-year-old model Elena Kuletskaya, who is teaching him to speak Russian for his upcoming role as a Sovietvillain in Iron Man 2.

He sparked speculation the couple's relationship had stepped up by treating Kuletskaya's mum to a special day out in Los Angeles earlier this year (09) - and now they are preparing to walk down the aisle in April (10), according to New York gossip column PageSix.

They haven't booked a venue ormade any solid plans. He just knows he wants to do it in April, and he's been asking what is involved in a traditional Russian wedding ceremony

A source tells the publication, "They haven't booked a venue or made any solid plans. He just knows he wants to do it in April, and he-s been asking what is involved in a traditional Russian wedding ceremony".

The actor has been married twice before - he divorced Debra Feuer after eight years of marriage in 1989, before marrying Carre Otis in 1992.

They split in 1998.