Journalist
Vitaly Portnikov
Soviet and Ukrainian journalist
1967 - today
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Vitaly Portnikov
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Vitaly Portnikov is the 133rd most popular journalist, the 1,011th most popular biography from Ukraine and the 3rd most popular Ukrainian Journalist.
Vitaly Portnikov is most famous for his work as a prominent Ukrainian journalist and editor, providing incisive commentary on Eastern European politics. Surprisingly, he has navigated multiple languages and media platforms, including hosting TV shows while facing threats for his outspoken criticism of authoritarian regimes. His lasting impact includes advancing independent journalism and shaping public discourse on democracy in the region.
Memorability Metrics
160k
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Past 12 months
51.05
HPI
Historical Popularity Index
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Among Journalists
Among journalists, Vitaly Portnikov ranks 133 out of 196. Before him are Sara Carbonero, Margarita Simonyan, Bogna Koreng, Peter Travers, Sydney Schanberg, and Muntadhar al-Zaidi. After him are Dorothy Thompson, Louis Fischer, Megyn Kelly, Greg Burke, Vicky Ntetema, and Stéphane Bern.
Most Popular Journalists in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsSara Carbonero
1984 - Present
HPI: 51.73
Rank: 127
Margarita Simonyan
1980 - Present
HPI: 51.59
Rank: 128
Bogna Koreng
1965 - Present
HPI: 51.19
Rank: 129
Peter Travers
2000 - Present
HPI: 51.17
Rank: 130
Sydney Schanberg
1934 - 2016
HPI: 51.15
Rank: 131
Muntadhar al-Zaidi
1979 - Present
HPI: 51.06
Rank: 132
Vitaly Portnikov
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 133
Dorothy Thompson
1893 - 1961
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 134
Louis Fischer
1896 - 1970
HPI: 50.28
Rank: 135
Megyn Kelly
1970 - Present
HPI: 50.19
Rank: 136
Greg Burke
1959 - Present
HPI: 49.99
Rank: 137
Vicky Ntetema
1959 - Present
HPI: 49.88
Rank: 138
Stéphane Bern
1963 - Present
HPI: 49.87
Rank: 139
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1967, Vitaly Portnikov ranks 417. Before him are Primož Gliha, Michael Moorer, Meg Cabot, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Ann Lee, and Birgitta Jónsdóttir. After him are Jordan Chan, Donovan Bailey, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, Takuya Takagi, Bent Christensen Arensøe, and Igor Shuvalov.
Others Born in 1967
Go to all RankingsPrimož Gliha
SOCCER PLAYER
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.15
Rank: 411
Michael Moorer
BOXER
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.13
Rank: 412
Meg Cabot
WRITER
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.12
Rank: 413
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
ACTOR
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.11
Rank: 414
Ann Lee
SINGER
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.09
Rank: 415
Birgitta Jónsdóttir
POLITICIAN
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 416
Vitaly Portnikov
JOURNALIST
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 417
Jordan Chan
ACTOR
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 418
Donovan Bailey
ATHLETE
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 419
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.98
Rank: 420
Takuya Takagi
SOCCER PLAYER
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.95
Rank: 421
Bent Christensen Arensøe
SOCCER PLAYER
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.94
Rank: 422
Igor Shuvalov
POLITICIAN
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.93
Rank: 423
In Ukraine
Among people born in Ukraine, Vitaly Portnikov ranks 1,011 out of NaN. Before him are Alla Kudlai (1954), Maurice Podoloff (1890), Boris Sagal (1923), Oleh Luzhny (1968), Igors Rausis (1961), and Sergei Makovetsky (1958). After him are Andriy Husin (1972), Alexander Belostenny (1959), Vadym Prystaiko (1970), Sergei Yuran (1969), Dimitrij Ovtcharov (1988), and Viktor Pasulko (1961).
Others born in Ukraine
Go to all RankingsAlla Kudlai
SINGER
1954 - Present
HPI: 51.19
Rank: 1,005
Maurice Podoloff
BUSINESSPERSON
1890 - 1985
HPI: 51.19
Rank: 1,006
Boris Sagal
FILM DIRECTOR
1923 - 1981
HPI: 51.18
Rank: 1,007
Oleh Luzhny
SOCCER PLAYER
1968 - Present
HPI: 51.13
Rank: 1,008
Igors Rausis
CHESS PLAYER
1961 - 2024
HPI: 51.13
Rank: 1,009
Sergei Makovetsky
ACTOR
1958 - Present
HPI: 51.06
Rank: 1,010
Vitaly Portnikov
JOURNALIST
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 1,011
Andriy Husin
SOCCER PLAYER
1972 - 2014
HPI: 50.90
Rank: 1,012
Alexander Belostenny
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1959 - 2010
HPI: 50.89
Rank: 1,013
Vadym Prystaiko
POLITICIAN
1970 - Present
HPI: 50.84
Rank: 1,014
Sergei Yuran
SOCCER PLAYER
1969 - Present
HPI: 50.81
Rank: 1,015
Dimitrij Ovtcharov
TABLE TENNIS PLAYER
1988 - Present
HPI: 50.76
Rank: 1,016
Viktor Pasulko
SOCCER PLAYER
1961 - Present
HPI: 50.76
Rank: 1,017
Among Journalists In Ukraine
Among journalists born in Ukraine, Vitaly Portnikov ranks 3. Before him are Kazimierz Nowak (1897), and Joseph Ruttenberg (1889). After him are Halyna Hutchins (1979), Victoria Roshchyna (1996), and Timur Miroshnychenko (1986).
Kazimierz Nowak
1897 - 1937
HPI: 57.86
Rank: 1
Joseph Ruttenberg
1889 - 1983
HPI: 53.33
Rank: 2
Vitaly Portnikov
1967 - Present
HPI: 51.05
Rank: 3
Halyna Hutchins
1979 - 2021
HPI: 48.13
Rank: 4
Victoria Roshchyna
1996 - 2024
HPI: 45.89
Rank: 5
Timur Miroshnychenko
1986 - Present
HPI: 44.06
Rank: 6










































