Radik Kudoyarov was born on 07.09.1973 in Ufa (Republic of Bashkortostan), Russia. He is a well-known independent Russian filmmaker, director and screenwriter. Studied history at Bashkir State University and was trained in television management at the University of California. In 2003 established his own film production company, RITE, and has produced and directed over 30 documentary films.