Yana Churikova

Yana Churikova is a Russian television presenter and journalist known for hosting music and entertainment programs, including the Russian version of Star Academy.

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Star Academy: A television talent-show franchise in which aspiring singers train and compete at an academy-style residence. Churikova hosted the Russian adaptation, Fabrika Zvyozd.
Television presenter: A person who introduces, hosts, or guides programs made for television. This role unites Churikova’s work across music, entertainment, and live broadcasts.
Moscow State University: A public research university in Moscow, founded in 1755. Churikova studied journalism at the university.
New Year's Eve television special: A television program broadcast around New Year's Eve, often featuring music, comedy, and celebrity appearances. Churikova’s event-hosting work fits the festive, live-oriented side of Russian television.
Fabrika Zvyozd: The Russian adaptation of Star Academy, a televised singing competition launched in 2002. The program made Churikova widely known as a host.
Television journalism: The reporting and presentation of news and public affairs through television. Her journalism training and presenting career meet in broadcast work.
Faculty of Journalism, Moscow State University: The journalism school at Moscow State University, which trains reporters and media professionals. Her formal preparation for a media career came through this faculty.
Russian Music Awards: A broad name for award ceremonies recognizing popular music in Russia. Music-award broadcasts reflect the entertainment formats in which she has presented.
MTV Russia: A Russian-language television channel launched in 1998, featuring music, youth culture, and entertainment programming. Churikova worked as a presenter for the channel early in her television career.
Live television: Television programming transmitted as it happens rather than recorded for later broadcast. Live events demand the pacing and improvisation central to much of her hosting.