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Genrikh Borovik

b. 1929

Russian journalist

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About Genrikh Borovik

Born 1929. Genrikh Borovik is a Russian journalist, writer, screenwriter, playwright and prose writer.

Genrikh Averyanovich Borovik (; born 16 November 1929, Minsk) is a Soviet and Russian publicist, writer, playwright and filmmaker, the father of journalist Artyom Borovik.

According to Soviet defector Vasili Mitrokhin, Borovik was a KGB agent in the United States, one of whose successful projects was promotion of false John F. Kennedy assassination theories through writer Mark Lane.

In 1967, as senior APN correspondent in the US, Borovik was reported to have "sounded out the possibility of broadcasting a program about Vietnam on the network of one of the largest American television corporations".

He also wrote a book about famous Soviet spy Kim Philby.

Borovik was the fourth and the last chairman of the Soviet Peace Committee, in the years 1987–1991.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Awards
USSR State Prize; Order of the October Revolution; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Also known as
Genrikh Aviezerovich Borovik, Genrikh Averyanovich Borovik

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Genrikh Borovik?

Russian journalist

When was Genrikh Borovik born?

Genrikh Borovik was born on 16 November 1929 in Minsk.

What is Genrikh Borovik's occupation?

Genrikh Borovik is a journalist, writer, screenwriter, playwright and prose writer.

What nationality is Genrikh Borovik?

Genrikh Borovik is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Genrikh Borovik

· Wikidata: Q4094238

· DBpedia: Genrikh Borovik

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