This Is What '90 Day Fiance' Varya Is Doing After Geoffrey's 18-Year Prison Sentence

Summary

Varya Malina remains devoted to Geoffrey Paschel despite his prison sentence, showing love and patience.
Varya copes with loneliness through travel and starting a business, embracing new opportunities in life.
Despite challenges, Varya fights for Geoffrey's freedom, highlighting her commitment to their relationship.

Throughout 90 Day Fiancé's history, the show's devoted fans have tuned in because of the incredible drama that takes place on the show. After all, fans were amazed to see Gino lose his desire for Jasmine, how shocked Shekinah was by Sarper's apartment, and when Annie revealed she was pregnant.

However, when Geoffrey Paschel was sentenced to 18 years in prison, that was a lot more dramatic than what Liz Woods had to say about her new boyfriend. Since Geoffrey went behind bars, many 90 Day Fiancé fans have wondered what has happened to Varya Malina.

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When many people think about what it means for someone to be sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence, they only think about the person who is going behind bars. While that certainly makes a lot of sense, the thing that those people forget is that a lot more people are affected in many cases.

After all, when a person gets put in prison for years, that has a huge effect on the people who love them. For example, when Geoffrey Paschel's 18-year prison sentence had a huge effect on Varya Malina's life.

After Geoffrey traveled to Russia to meet her, Varya built a relationship with him that was shown on 90 Day Fiancé. Now that Geoffrey is behind bars, Varya has mostly been building a new life for herself.

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When Varya chose to uproot her life in Russia to build something new with an American, she showed a great deal of courage. After all, she was leaving almost everything that she knew up until that moment behind.

When Geoffrey was sentenced to prison, Varya's new American life was largely pulled up by the root. At that moment, Varya could have chosen to return to Russia or stay in America and be overwhelmed by despair.

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Instead, Varya chose to use her unfortunate situation to expand who she is as a human being. On November 20, 2023, Varaya posted on Instagram about how she was taking the opportunity to travel the world.

"As many of you know, my man is currently serving time in prison. Instead of letting this situation hold me back, I’ve chosen to take a different path. I’ve decided to travel more, explore new horizons, and let the world be my guide. Traveling has become my therapy, my escape, and my ultimate source of inspiration."

In addition to traveling the world for her own mental well-being, it turns out that Varya has turned her adventures into a business. In a series of Instagram posts, Varya has encouraged her fans to take the opportunity to join her on trips.

For example, the aforementioned Instagram post in which Varya wrote about traveling the world for therapy ends with an opportunity for fans to join her. Based on what Varya wrote in that post, the trips she is leading appear to be for women only.

"And now, I want to share this mindset with all of you on my group trips. Join me on the next life-changing tour to Costa Rica from January 17-22nd. Limited spots available, so DM me “Pura Vida” for more info. Let’s embrace the unknown together! 🌎✈️❤️ #puravida #womentravelers #grouptours"

Even though Varya is traveling and seemingly launching a business, that doesn't mean that she is forgetting about Geoffrey's prison sentence. Instead, it appears that Varya's life is greatly affected by her desire to still be with Geoffrey someday.

In May 2024, Screen Rant published an article about what Varya was up to at that time. That article revealed that, despite Geoffrey's 18-year prison sentence, Varya plans to wait for him.

Since many fans are suspicious, Varya has clarified that she doesn't need Geoffrey to stay in America since she already has a green card. Instead, it seems clear Varya is waiting for Geoffrey because she loves him.

While Varya Malina often writes and speaks about Geoffrey Paschel in ways that make it clear she loves him and will wait for him, she also admits her struggles. For example, in June 2024, Varya wrote on Instagram about the five things she does to cope with her loneliness.

Another Screen Rant article from May 2023 revealed that Varya hasn't just been waiting for Geoffrey. Instead, Varya has been fighting to appeal Geoffrey's conviction in an attempt to free him from prison as soon as she can.

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Before 90 Day Fiancé's Geoffrey Paschel got engaged to Varya Malina, he had plans to marry another woman. After that relationship ended, Geoffrey was put on trial for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his former fiancée.

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In February 2022, People published an article revealing that Geoffrey had been sentenced to 18 years in prison without the possibility of parole. That article revealed some details of the crimes that Geoffrey was convicted of.

People quoted a statement from Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen about the outcome of Geoffrey's trial.

"Prosecutors in DA Charme Allen's Domestic Violence Unit obtained an eighteen-year sentence against a defendant who assaulted his fiancée and refused to let her leave her residence."

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The statement went on to detail the disturbing allegations of violence that were made against Geoffrey. According to People, Geoffrey's alleged victim had to escape to a neighbor's home after he fell asleep. The article also revealed that once the police arrived, they observed a bruise on the alleged victim's forehead.

Finally, People revealed that the length of Geoffrey's sentence was affected by his criminal record. Prior to this incident, Geoffrey had convictions of possession with intent to sell a controlled substance and two federal trafficking charges.