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Ivan Zatevakhin

b. 1959

Russian television and radio host

Biologist Television presenter Radio personality
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About Ivan Zatevakhin

Born 1959. Ivan Zatevakhin is a Russian biologist, television presenter and radio personality.

Ivan Igorevich Zatevakhin (; born September 7, 1959, Moscow) is a Russian television and radio host, candidate of biological sciences. He is best known as the author and presenter of the popular science program Dialogues about Animals on the TV channel Russia 1. Four-time nominee for TEFI.

Biography He was born on September 7, 1959, in Moscow in a family of doctors.

His father, Igor Zatevakhin (born 1936), is an academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, professor, doctor of medical sciences. His mother, Marina Zatevakhina, is an anesthesiologist, an employee of the Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery. His paternal grandfather, Ivan Zatevakhin, is a lieutenant general, former commander of the USSR Airborne Forces.

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Important facts

Born
7 September 1959, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biologist, television presenter, radio personality
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
MSU Faculty of Geography
Employers
Shirshov Institute of Oceanology
Also known as
Ivan Igorevich Zatevakhin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ivan Zatevakhin?

Russian television and radio host

When was Ivan Zatevakhin born?

Ivan Zatevakhin was born on 7 September 1959 in Moscow.

What is Ivan Zatevakhin's occupation?

Ivan Zatevakhin is a biologist, television presenter and radio personality.

What nationality is Ivan Zatevakhin?

Ivan Zatevakhin is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Zatevakhin

· Wikidata: Q4188346

· DBpedia: Ivan Zatevakhin (TV presenter)

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