Valentin Zorin is a journalist, publicist, columnist. He was a presenter and author of radio and television programs, and wrote many books. For more than a quarter of a century, Zorin talked about world events on the screen in the International Panorama program, he interviewed top officials of the state. Zorin has become an authority for many modern journalists.
The opinion of Valentin Zorin, an American historian and master of Russian political journalism, was trusted by millions of TV viewers. In his life, achievements were constantly present. He burned in his work with interest, expansion of horizons and a desire to convey information to the audience as fully as possible.
Journalism
Valentin Sergeevich was born into a Moscow family of employees in 1925, on February 9.
In 1943, the future journalist entered the recently opened Institute of International Relations at the Faculty of International Journalism. During his studies, Zorin edited the student newspaper "Mezhdunarodnik".
In 1948 Valentin finished his studies. Until 1955, he worked at the All-Union Radio as a columnist in the International Department. At the same time, the young journalist created and began to lead the program "View from Moscow".
Through 1965 he worked as deputy editor-in-chief of the radio news program.
At this time Zorin's first trip abroad took place. He was part of a delegation for a trip to England with Bulganin and Khrushchev in 1956. Along with journalism, Zorin was engaged in scientific activities. He defended his dissertation in 1963 and became a doctor of historical sciences. In 1967 he was awarded the title of professor.
Zorin made live reports for the radio from the meetings. Valentin Sergeevich's career progressed at a rapid pace. The talented specialist has become a famous TV presenter and scientist. Until 1867 he taught at MGIMO, was responsible for the training of international affairs as head of the department.
Since 1965, Zorin took up the post of a political commentator for Central Television and Radio. Valentin Sergeevich turned into a legislator of subsequent traditions and set a high professional level in his work. In 1967 Zorin became one of the founders of the Institute for American Studies. He was engaged in research activities, the head of the department of internal policy.
At the turn of the seventies and eighties, the journalist began to conduct television programs "Today in the World", telling about the political situation, "America of the Seventies", "9th Studio". The most memorable was the International Panorama.
TV activities
In 1976, the columnist was awarded the State Prize for creating scripts for the series of documentary television films "The Program of Peace in Action".
In 1982 he received the Vasiliev Brothers award for his role in writing the script for the painting "The Salt of the American Land". With his assistance, more than two dozen documentaries have been shot. Since 1997, Zorin received the title of Honorary President of the Federation of Peace and Reconciliation.
He became the first deputy chairman of the organization. Since the 2000s, the columnist has been engaged in journalistic work in the Republic of Kazakhstan "Voice of Russia". Since 2014, Valentin Zorin has been a political columnist for the Russia Segodnya international news agency. Zorin saw the goal in a truthful message to the listeners of information.
He has interviewed many foreign politicians. Among them are Margaret Thatcher, and Charles de Gaulle, and Ronald Reagan. Domestic leaders also agreed to talk with him with pleasure. Zorin applied his experience as an advisor in the conduct of difficult negotiations by delegations. He played the role of an expert at meetings held at the highest state level.
He was an advisor during the meeting between Jackson and Kosygin at Glasborough in 1967. As an expert columnist, he participated in the work of the UN. The TV shows, created by Valentin Sergeevich, opened the viewers to the unknown sides of the life of ordinary citizens of world countries. Often, the publicist also demonstrated the gift of a writer.
His works are always interesting. On his account there are many monographs, they have been translated into many languages of the world. Zorin's books have not lost their relevance. They were reprinted several times. Thus, his book "Mister Billions" has been reprinted nine times since 1968.
Awards
The journalist's contribution to the development of relations with the world community was highly appreciated by numerous awards and gratitude. He became the owner of two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor, the Order of the October Revolution, the "Badge of Honor", and medals. For his contribution to the development of national radio broadcasting in 2009, Valentin Sergeevich was awarded the Order of Friendship in 2009. The internationalist was a laureate of the Vorovsky Prize.
He became a professor at MGIMO, Doctor of Historical Sciences. Among his students there are world-renowned specialists. Zorin is an honored cultural worker. He was always open as a man. He was proud of his friendship with Ulanova, Paustovsky, Simonov and Raikin.
Valentin Sergeevich loved classical music, adored theater. The famous presenter communicated with various representatives of the population of the country and far beyond its borders. When evaluating his work, he noted how important it is to strive for honesty in relations with listeners.
For his enormous contribution to the development of journalism and fruitful work over the years, Zorin was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky in 2015.
The columnist also took place in his personal life. His wife Kira Grigorievna gave birth to his daughter Ekaterina in 1954. The columnist has become a happy grandfather. He has a granddaughter Evdokia.
The famous publicist died on April 27, 2016. Valentin Zorin was one of the best specialists of his time. He made a significant contribution to the repository of knowledge in Russia.
