Fyodor Bykhanov's legacy: A journalist, chef, and cultural icon remembered

Fyodor Bykhanov, a well-known journalist and radio host, would have turned 69 on 10 June. He began his career in Ufa, where there was only one TV channel at the time. His work in sports journalism earned him respect in the local community. Bykhanov first appeared on air with Roma Grekov on the show Pyatachok, sharing jokes with the audience. Later, he created sports news segments called Press-Papyé. He also launched the programme Na zlobu dnia at Radio-Inform.

Beyond journalism, he was a caricaturist and had a deep love for cooking. He dreamed of becoming a chef and regretted not finishing culinary school. Bykhanov enjoyed making elaborate sandwiches, a beetroot marinade he called 'black caviar', borscht, and vareniki.

His daughter, Zanna Serokhvostova, remembered him as a poet, writer, and someone deeply fascinated by life. He cared little about his appearance or diction, focusing instead on delivering the news. Bykhanov left a mark as a versatile figure in media and culture. His contributions to sports journalism and radio remain notable. His passion for food and creativity also defined his life.