Otar Kushanashvili
Russian music journalist and broadcaster
About Otar Kushanashvili
Born 1970. Otar Kushanashvili is a Russian and Georgian journalist, music critic, columnist, television presenter and reporter.
Otar Shalvovich Kushanashvili (; born 22 June 1970, Kutaisi) is a Georgian and Russian music journalist and broadcaster who describes himself as "anti-publicist". He is known for his provocative and outrageous antics.
In 2004, during a match between Russia and Portugal in the Euro 2004 Championship, Kushanashvili ran onto the field to protest the removal of the game goalkeeper Sergei Ovchinnikov. During the run to the judge he was fined €2,500 and sentenced to two years' probation.
Personal life First wife Maria Kushanashvili (nee Gorokhova), lawyer. After the divorce, she sued Otar for all the property. Daughter Daria, two sons Georgy and Nikolos live with their mother in Kyiv. Sons Mamuka (2009) and Roman (2016), daughter Elena. On July 4, 2024, he announced that he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Who is Otar Kushanashvili?
Russian music journalist and broadcaster
When was Otar Kushanashvili born?
Otar Kushanashvili was born on 22 June 1970 in Kutaisi.
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Otar Kushanashvili is a journalist, music critic, columnist, television presenter and reporter.
What nationality is Otar Kushanashvili?
Otar Kushanashvili is Russian and Georgian.
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