Biography
Russian veteran journalist, news presenter, TV producer and author of many popular documentary TV shows. Parfyonov is best known for his studio work and productions for the NTV (of which he was Producer General between 1997 and 1999) until that TV channel was subdued by the government-owned Gazprom Media. From December 3, 2004 until December 20, 2007 he was an Editor-in-Chief of Russky Newsweek, Russian edition of Newsweek. Parfyonov is currently a member of Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. As the author and narrator of the daily culture news TV show Namedni on NTV, Parfyonov produced the line of popular history TV documentaries which he narrated and hosted on-site of almost each event portrayed. The series achieved great success and were repeatedly broadcast for years after premiere.
Acted in 11
2020s
- 2022
Karamora
Emperor · 8 episodes
- 2021
In Qvevri Veritas
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Без души
Гость · 1 episode
- 2012
Хлеб для Сталина. Истории раскулаченных
Movie
- 2011
Boris Godunov
Schelkalov
He Came to Give Us Freedom
Movie
2000s
- 2000
Russian Empire
Presenter · 16 episodes
1990s
- 1999
The Age of Nabokov
Movie
- 1997
Намедни 1961—2003. Наша эра
TV
Old Songs about the Main Thing 2
Movie
Wrote 17
2020s
- 2022
Russian Georgians. Part 2
Screenplay
- 2021
Pocket of Russia
Screenplay
- 2020
Russian Georgians. Part 1
Screenplay
2010s
- 2017
Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.
Writer
Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948.
Writer
- 2016
Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution.
Writer
- 2013
Russia in Bloom
Writer
- 2012
Eye of God
Screenstory
- 2010
Zvorykin-Muromets
Screenplay
2000s
- 2009
Gogol the Bird
Writer
- 2004
O World, You Are a Sport!
Writer
1990s
- 1999
The Age of Nabokov
Writer
- 1997
Намедни 1961—2003. Наша эра
Writer
Old Songs about the Main Thing 2
Screenplay
- 1996
Old Songs About the Main Thing
Writer
- 1995
Old Songs about the Main Thing
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Children of the 20th Congress
Writer
Produced 9
2020s
- 2022
Russian Georgians. Part 2
Producer
- 2021
Pocket of Russia
Producer
- 2020
Russian Georgians. Part 1
Producer
2010s
- 2017
Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.
Producer
Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948.
Producer
- 2016
Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution.
Producer
- 2013
Russia in Bloom
Producer
- 2010
Zvorykin-Muromets
Producer
1990s
- 1995
Old Songs about the Main Thing
Producer
Created 4
2000s
- 2000
Russian Empire
Creator
1990s
- 1997
Namedni
Creator
Намедни 1961—2003. Наша эра
Creator
- 1995
Old Songs about the Main Thing
Creator
Directed 2
2000s
- 2004
O World, You Are a Sport!
Director
1990s
- 1999
The Age of Nabokov
Director
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1997
Намедни 1961—2003. Наша эра
Creator
Appearances18
2020s
- 2022
Russian Georgians. Part 2
himself (presentor)
- 2020
Listyev. A New Look
himself
Russian Georgians. Part 1
himself (presentor)
2010s
- 2017
Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.
Himself (Presenter)
Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948.
Himself (Presenter)
- 2016
Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution.
Himself (Presenter)
- 2014
The Term. Beginning of a Big Story
Self (uncredited)
- 2013
Russia in Bloom
Himself (Host and Narrator)
- 2012
Eye of God
Himself (Presenter)
- 2010
Zvorykin-Muromets
Narrator
2000s
- 2009
Gogol the Bird
Himself (host)
- 2005
Bashlachev. The Flight of Death
Self
- 2000
Still Waters
Himself
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Namedni
Self · 102 episodes
1980s
- 1988
Children of the 20th Congress
Host
- 1986
