A veteran journalist and television anchor, Vladimir Pozner made a public statement through socialbites.ca, clarifying that he did not participate in the filming of a documentary created to mark his 90th birthday. He expressed a preference for keeping his birthday away from public attention, recognizing that his status as a public figure carries certain responsibilities. He also noted that he had no involvement in the project itself. Channel One had previously announced the intended broadcast of a film titled Vladimir Pozner, scheduled to air on April 1, and the program was described as a 90-minute feature.
Pozner explained that his awareness of the documentary came only recently. He emphasized that the gift of a public milestone was not what he desired, and while he accepts his role in public life, he maintained that the documentary does not reflect his personal wishes for his birthday. The overall message was clear: he is not connected to the film’s production.
Earlier reports indicated that on Pozner’s 90th birthday, Channel One planned to premiere the documentary Vladimir Pozner, with a presentation set for midnight on April 1. The film was said to adopt a video book format, drawing inspiration from his autobiographical work of the same title. Viewers were promised a blend of personal reflections, memories, and anecdotes about Pozner’s family, along with assessments of past eras from the vantage point of someone who has witnessed many decades of history.
The last episode of Pozner’s program on Channel One aired on February 21, 2022. The guest that night was Kirill Nabutov, who is known in Russia as a foreign agent. Since that broadcast, Pozner’s program has not appeared on screens.
There has also been mention of Pozner, at age 89, taking on modeling work, highlighting the multidimensional facets of his public life beyond journalism and broadcasting.