Mikhail Solodovnikov is a Russian media executive prominently associated with RT (Russia Today), where he served as news director of RT America and held high-level positions in Russian state-backed international media operations. He is a former RT executive and owner of a production company that allegedly funnelled money to Tenet Media. His career has involved criticism for his role in RT's propaganda efforts, including allegations of spreading disinformation. In 2011, he defended a PhD dissertation at Moscow State Linguistic University, but in July of that year, the university determined that substantial parts were plagiarized, as reported by Vedomosti and confirmed by StopFake.org. In March 2022, Solodovnikov was removed from the board of directors of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences due to his affiliation with RT America, amid geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Deadline.com). No verified personal details such as date of birth, family, or residences are publicly documented with high confidence.