Overview
- Russian outlets reported her death on December 24, with VK Video chief Marianna Maksimovskaya posting a public tribute.
- Dmitry Lesnevsky told RIA Novosti that a farewell will take place on December 28 at 13:00 at Vostryakovskoye Cemetery in Moscow.
- She and her son created the independent production company REN-TV in 1991, and the channel began broadcasting in 1997 with her serving as president through 2005.
- The founders initially owned 100% of REN-TV, sold 70% in 1997, and left the channel in 2005 after their remaining shares were sold to RTL Group following stake purchases by Severstal and Surgutneftegaz.
- Her earlier career included roles at Soviet Central Television such as editing Kinopanorama, and she earned honors including a TEFI award, a Russian state medal, and France’s Legion of Honour.