About Eduard Sagalaev
Lived 1946 – 2023 (aged 76). Eduard Sagalaev was a Russian journalist, media manager and public figure.
Eduard Mikhailovich Sagalaev (; 3 October 1946 – 13 May 2023) was a Russian television journalist and media manager.
Sagalaev served as President of the National Association of Broadcasters. He was a member of the Russian Academy of Television. He was also the founder (with Ted Turner) of TV-6, the first commercial television station in Russia. From 15 February 1996 to 10 February 1997, he served as Chairman of the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company.
Sagalaev was the winner of the USSR State Prize (1978) and the Order For Merit to the Fatherland 3rd (2011) and 4th (2006) classes, Order of Friendship (1996).
Sagalaev died in Moscow on 13 May 2023, at the age of 76.
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Who was Eduard Sagalaev?
Russian journalist (1946–2023)
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Eduard Sagalaev was born on 3 October 1946 in Samarkand.
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Eduard Sagalaev died on 13 May 2023 in Moscow.
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Eduard Sagalaev was a journalist, media manager and public figure.
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Eduard Sagalaev was Russian.
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