Most Russians know Anatoly Wasserman as a player of one of the teams of connoisseurs of the quiz “What? Where? When?" or as a participant in the TV show "Own Game". But few people know that he is famous not only in the field of erudition.
Anatoly Wasserman - who is he?
Anatoly Alexandrovich Wasserman was born in the glorious city of Odessa in 1952. From a young age, he was passionate about the humanities and programming. After graduating from the Institute of Refrigeration Industry Technologies in his hometown, Anatoly worked as a programmer in one of the unremarkable research institutes in Odessa.
In the 90s of the last century, Wasserman's journalistic path began. He gave preference to journalism in numerous online magazines, where he met the members of the club “What? Where? When? and became a political consultant to one of the teams.
Participation in various intellectual projects, quizzes and games, an analytical mindset, an ardent adherence to Stalinism and Marxism, a willingness to argue always, everywhere and with everyone, a sharp tongue and a sleeveless jacket - these were the popularizing factors for this slightly funny, but very intelligent person.
What made Anatoly Wasserman famous
The first, albeit not nationwide, but still fame, came to Anatoly Wasserman thanks to his biting and extraordinary statements in publications on the Internet. His articles on world order and politics have been attracting the attention of readers for more than a dozen years.
For the first time, Russians and Ukrainians were able to see with their own eyes the hero of Runet in the game shows, and his extraordinary appearance and a vest with many pockets, which weighs more than 7 kg, aroused even greater interest in him.
This person is fluent in the art of stirring up interest and popularizing his person - even the fact that he is a convinced bachelor and virgin, Anatoly uses as his business card and positions, even promotes, as his advantages and benefits for society.
His 15 victories in the television quiz "One's Own Game" are also noteworthy; moreover, none of its participants managed to break his record. According to media reports and his own statements, his IQ is at least 140 units. After his triumph, Anatoly hosted and hosts several analytical programs on television.
The main credos of Anatoly Wasserman
Wasserman's main principle is to adequately perceive criticism in his address and not be offended by jokes and anecdotes about himself. And he is ready not only to share with his interlocutors, and from the TV screen too, new jokes and anecdotes about himself, but also to discuss them.
Anatoly does not bend his soul either in front of the viewer or in front of the reader and expresses his thoughts very clearly. He believes that older people should not be paid pensions. He does not accept restrictions in sex life, although he is a virgin. He is absolutely convinced that God does not exist. And the way those around him relate to his statements and his worldview does not bother him at all.
