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Alexey ElizarovUkrainian Soviet film production organizer.
Date of Birth: 16.02.1916
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Childhood and Early Life
- Military and Post-War Career
- Filmmaking Career
- Film Production
- Honors and Recognition
- Legacy
Childhood and Early Life
Born on February 16, 1916, in the village of Ermoltino in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region, Boris Ivanovich Grebnev was the son of a farmer.
Military and Post-War Career
During the Great Patriotic War, Boris Grebnev served with distinction. Following the war, he worked in state security before transitioning to administrative roles at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Filmmaking Career
Борис Grebnev began his filmmaking career in 1942, directing and writing screenplays for the Kyiv Educational Film Studio. He later held leadership positions at Uktelefilm and Ukrtorgreklamfilm Studios.
Film Production
Throughout his career, Boris Grebnev helmed approximately 14 educational films, including "In the Native Home," "Heading towards Automation," "The Roads of Taras," and "Following the True Compass." He also authored several plays and screenplays for documentary and popular science films, collaborating on the "Atom Helps Us" documentary, which received the prestigious Lomonosov Prize.
Honors and Recognition
For his contributions to the film industry, Boris Grebnev received the Order of the Red Star and various medals. He was a respected member of the Cinematographers' Union of Ukraine.
Legacy
Boris Ivanovich Grebnev passed away on March 13, 1988, in Kyiv, leaving behind a legacy as a talented organizer of film production and a dedicated supporter of the Ukrainian film industry.
