Boris Volkov(V)

Boris Volkov, PhD, is a seasoned producer and showrunner who has spent over 15 years turning bold ideas into some of the most-watched shows on television. With a track record of over 30 successful projects, Boris is known for his ability to spot the next big trend and turn it into a long-running hit. The Journey: From News to Reality Boris started his career with a solid academic foundation, earning a PhD in International Media from Moscow State University. He cut his teeth as a reporter and anchor for NTV before realizing his true passion lay in entertainment and format creation. This shift led to the creation of "Instagram Girls," a breakout hit that was featured at MIPTV (Cannes) and later became the first Russian reality series acquired by Amazon Prime for the global market. The Hitmaker Years Boris has a knack for creating shows that viewers love and advertisers want to be a part of. He won his first TEFI Award (the national Emmy equivalent) for "Friday Morning," a show that pioneered a fresh, digital-first aesthetic on traditional TV. His original format "Makeuppers" was so effective for L’Oréal that it picked up an EFFIE Award for marketing excellence. Boris has since developed a string of commercial powerhouses, including "Regina+1" and the long-running business reality series "I’m the Boss." Leading the "Hit Factory" During his time heading Nozhi Production, Boris was responsible for the biggest reality franchises in the country. He took over "Four Weddings," breathed new life into it, and turned it into a massive audience favorite. He also executive produced major titles like "The Ladies" (Patsanki) and "Hell’s Kitchen," while launching a wave of original concepts like "Travel Battle" and the extreme adventure series "White Amazon." Expanding into Scripted Boris is constantly evolving. Recently, he successfully branched out into scripted content with the sitcom "Second Marriage" (Vtoroy Brak) for TNT, which quickly ranked among the network’s Top 5 series of the year. Whether he’s launching a new competition like "The Goddess of Dating" or bringing legendary Olympic coach Eteri Tutberidze to the screen for "Big Girls," Boris remains focused on one thing: making television that people actually want to watch.