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Yana Churikova

CEO, MTV Russia · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-20

Yana Churikova is the CEO of MTV Russia. Churikova is based in the United Kingdom. Churikova was born in 1978 in Moscow and educated at MSU Faculty of Journalism.

Russian journalist and television host born in 1978 who became CEO of MTV Russia in 2013 and head of Viacom youth and music channels in Russia in 2014. Previously worked as a television presenter and host of the Star Factory talent show on Channel One.

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Recent coverage has touched on Yana Churikova's connection to high-profile events, including a reported arrangement for a major musical performance at a family celebration and association with Russia's hosting of major international sporting events.

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Born
November 6, 1978 · Moscow
Citizenship
Russia, Soviet Union
Education
MSU Faculty of Journalism

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Who is Yana Churikova?
Yana Churikova is the CEO of MTV Russia, based in United Kingdom.
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Yana Churikova is CEO of MTV Russia.
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Yana Churikova studied at MSU Faculty of Journalism.