Borys Fuksman
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Born1946 or 1947
Died (aged 78)
OthernamesBoris Fuchsman
OccupationBusinessman
Borys Fuksman | |
|---|---|
| Борис Фуксман | |
| Born | 1946 or 1947 |
| Died | (aged 78) |
| Other names | Boris Fuchsman |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founding 1+1 |
| Relatives | Alexander Rodnyansky (cousin) |
Borys Fuksman (1946 or 1947 – 9 October 2025), also transliterated as Boris Fuchsman, was a Ukrainian-born German businessman best known as a co-founder of the Ukrainian television channel 1+1.[1] He also held honorary leadership roles within Ukrainian Jewish civic organizations.[2]
Fuksman was a cousin of filmmaker and producer Alexander Rodnyansky.[1] He completed studies at the Kyiv Trade and Economic Institute in 1970.[3] After graduation, he worked for four years as an assistant cameraman at the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio.[1] In 1974, he emigrated with his family to Germany, where he later established himself as an entrepreneur.[2]