Arkady Babchenko Age, Wiki and Bio

Arkady Babchenko

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth18/03/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceMoscow, Russian SFSR, USSR

Bio/Wiki

Full NameArkady Arkadyevich Babchenko
Famous ForHis book 'One Soldier's War'

Physical Stats & More

Height187 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSchool 465, Moscow, Russia
College/UniversityModern University for the Humanities
Educational QualificationBachelor of Law

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signPisces
HometownMoscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
ReligionNot Known
CasteNot Known
AddressAn apartment in Kiev, Ukraine

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

Wife/SpouseOlechka Babchenko
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterYekaterina Babchenko
Adopted Children6
Parents
FatherNames Not Known
MotherNames Not Known
SiblingsNot Known

Career

Controversies
  • In 2012, a criminal case was initiated against him for suspected public calls for mass riots.
  • Received death threats in February 2017 leading him to leave Russia.
  • Pre-planned his murder in 2018 to catch potential killers.
Facts
  • Served in the Russian army at age 18 in the North Caucasus.
  • Participated in the First and Second Chechen War.
  • Authored 'One Soldier’s War' depicting his army experiences.
  • Shifted to journalism after leaving armed forces, working as a war correspondent.
  • Was part of the 2008 South Ossetia war.
  • Joined Novaya Gazeta in January 2009, won awards for 'Journalists Without Middlemen'.

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was part of the communication troops in the Russian army.
After leaving the armed forces, he worked as a taxi driver.
Received death threats and left Russia in February 2017.
Moved to different countries before choosing to settle in Kiev.
Joined the ATR TV channel in Kyiv as a presenter.
Reportedly shot three times near his apartment entrance.