Vadim Yuryevich Karasev is the author of dozens of scientific papers and textbooks, the creator of many successful projects and documents. All this is only part of the merits of the famous Ukrainian politician and political scientist. Today he is a frequent guest of television shows on Russian television.
early years
Vadim was born in 1956 in the town of Korostyshev, Zhytomyr region. Parents were engaged in land reclamation and often went on business trips. Therefore, the child grew up independent and was engaged in raising a younger sister. Children were fond of music, this love was instilled in them by their grandparents, who sang in the choir and played musical instruments. Vadim even performed as part of a youth group, and his sister later chose the profession of a musician. Studying was easy for the boy, he read a lot and was drawn to knowledge. From school subjects he especially liked history, he repeatedly became the winner of school Olympiads.
Political scientist
After leaving school, the young man continued his education at the University of Kharkov with a degree in political economy. He completed his postgraduate studies and for the next decade, the graduate taught students of political economy and political science. All this time, the specialist did not forget about scientific work. In 1996, Vadim was offered a position at the National Institute for Strategic Studies, whose branch was located in Kharkov. Karasev became the right-hand man of the branch manager.
Political strategist
Further biography of Vadim Yuryevich developed successfully, in 2003 he moved to Kiev. An experienced political scientist headed the capital's Institute for Global Strategies. The organization specialized in the analysis of foreign and electoral policies.
Karasev achieved success in political consulting, the accumulated theoretical knowledge was successfully used in practice. He took part in the work of the electoral headquarters of Leonid Kuchma, became an advisor to many top officials of the state. An expert in political technology, he has become one of the best in the country. And although Karasev made a brilliant career as a political strategist, not all colleagues speak flatteringly about his work. Some consider it unscrupulous and recall the setbacks that befell him during his cooperation with President Yushchenko.
Politician
The political scientist made several attempts to get into power. In 2006, he took part in the parliamentary elections from the Veche party and was on the list at number 2. The position of "Veche" consisted in the following: the non-aligned status of Ukraine, national economic egoism and the idea "Ukraine is me!", Which was supposed to unite a culturally different country. The result was disappointing, the party did not get the required number of votes.
In 2010, Karasev joined the United Center party and took the position of one of the leaders. The party set itself the task of modernizing the economy and bringing the living standards of Ukrainians to European standards. Two years later, Vadim again ran for deputy of the Verkhovna Rada and was again defeated.
How does he live today
In recent years, viewers of numerous television shows discussing politics and public life can often see Vadim Karasev among the invited experts. He is always correct and restrained with opponents, if he is wrong, he apologizes. All this arouses the respect and sympathy of the audience. Sometimes a political scientist is overly emotional, but as a real intellectual, he prefers to leave the studio than to engage in fierce battles.
Karasev's personal life is hidden from the press and the public. It is only known that his wife's name is Natalya Ushakova, the spouses have no children. Vadim devotes all his free time to his family and his hobby - music. How once he sits down at the instrument and remembers his youth.
