About Lev Borodulin
Lived 1923 – 2018 (aged 95). Lev Borodulin was a Russian and Israeli photographer.
Lev Abramovich Borodulin (; 25 January 1923, Moscow – 21 December 2018, Tel Aviv) was a Russian-born Israeli photographer. He specialized in sports photography.
Early life Borodulin studied in the art department of Moscow State University of Printing Arts in 1940-1941. He fought in the Great Patriotic War, winning medals for the Defence of Moscow and the Capture of Berlin.
Career His photography emerged after graduating. His first publication took place in 1947 in the student newspaper.
From 1950–1960 he worked as a photographer for the magazine Ogoniok. He was the first photographer in the Soviet Union to apply a fisheye lens.
The Photography Year Book in 1964 recognized Borodulin as a star of world photography. In 1971 in Munich Borodulin was awarded for achievements in the field of sports photography Olympic gold medal.
In 1972, he moved to Israel and lived in Tel Aviv.
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Who was Lev Borodulin?
Russian and Israeli photographer (1923–2018)
When was Lev Borodulin born?
Lev Borodulin was born on 25 January 1923 in Moscow.
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Lev Borodulin died on 21 December 2018 in Tel Aviv.
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Lev Borodulin was a photographer.
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Lev Borodulin was Russian and Israeli.
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