Padva Genrikh Pavlovich is a legend of the Russian legal profession. The talented lawyer became famous not only for conducting "high-profile cases" of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Vyacheslav Ivankov ("Yaponchik") and others, but also for the grandiose event - the abolition of the death penalty in Russia. However, the career of a lawyer was not easy, and in his personal life he lost his beloved - the beautiful first wife.
Biography of Padva Henry Pavlovich
Genrikh Pavlovich was born into a Moscow family of an engineer and a ballerina in 1931. The family lived modestly in a communal apartment. But parents have always tried to give their son all the best. Therefore, Genrikh Pavlovich received his education in one of the best schools. He studied with the children of public and political figures. From childhood, Genrikh Pavlovich dreamed of a lawyer's profession. He studied the works of great lawyers, improved his oratory and spoke at public events.
After leaving school, he tried several times to enter the Moscow Law Institute (problems arose either in the lack of points, then in the Jewish nationality and the absence of a Komsomol card). In the end, he nevertheless entered there as a transfer from Minsk.
Career Padva Henry Pavlovich
After graduating from the first institute, according to distribution, he ended up in the Kalinin (modern name - Tver) region, where in 1961 he graduated from the pedagogical institute. There he met his love - the most beautiful woman Kalinin, his first wife Albina.
The practice of lawyer Genrikh Pavlovich Padva began in 1953 in the Kalinin region. However, it was rather difficult. He was often confronted with the injustice of the courts. In addition, it was difficult for Genrikh Pavlovich to start his career in a different region, in a completely different environment than the one to which he was accustomed from childhood. There was not even enough money for life. He had a hard time adjusting. And in the first decade of his law practice he even wrote a letter of resignation from the legal profession. In 1971, Genrikh Pavlovich returned to Moscow again with extensive experience in law practice and became a member of the Moscow City Bar Association. Among his colleagues, he began to enjoy great respect for his accumulated experience in legal affairs in the village.
The heyday of his career fell on the period of the nineties. When he began to defend not only ordinary people, but also criminal bosses (Vyacheslav Kirillovich Ivankov ("Yaponchik") and others), political leaders (Pavel Pavlovich Borodin, Anatoly Petrovich Bykov, Petr Anatolyevich Karpov, Anatoly Ivanovich Lukyanov, Anatoly Eduardovich Serdyukov), representatives of the business environment (Lev Weinberg, Frank Elkaponi (Mamedov Teimur Fizuli oglu), Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky, etc.), as well as television “stars” (Vladislav Borisovich Galkin and others). Also, various legal entities began to turn to him for help (Izvestia editorial office, Menatep, PepsiCo, CityBank, etc.). In 1995, Henrikh Pavlovich opened his own law office, which continues to work successfully to this day.
Of course, Genrikh Pavlovich did not win all cases, there were also lost cases. Especially during his residence in the Kalinin region, when humanism was practically absent in court. But, despite all the difficulties, he has been working as a lawyer all his life. After all, this is not only a profession, but also a vocation.
Special achievements of Padva Henry Pavlovich
Genrikha Padva - Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation. He was awarded the Fedor Nikiforovich Plevako Gold Medal and other awards. Genrikh Pavlovich played an important role in the abolition of the death penalty in Russia. It was on his complaint to the Constitutional Court that this punishment was declared unconstitutional. Currently, Heinrich Padva's bureau has become the best in providing services in the field of criminal law.
Personal life of Padva Henry Pavlovich
The first wife of Heinrich Padva was a neurologist and, unfortunately, did not live with him for long. She died in 1974, leaving him a daughter. Twenty-two years later, the lawyer married for the second time to the notary's assistant Oksana. Moreover, Oksana also has a child from her first marriage - this is a son. According to various sources, despite the fact that her husband pampers her, he nevertheless decided to draw up a prenuptial agreement. It seems that in order to avoid various risks, this is quite fair, because she is forty years younger than him. The lawyer himself reports on this matter that he perfectly understands female love for him. However, doubts are raised about the sincerity of such love - it seems that many women are only interested in his fame.
Hobbies and hobbies of Padva Henry Pavlovich
Successful lawyer Heinrich Padva is a well-rounded person. He believes in life and death. Knows how to combine work, creativity and personal life. At different periods of his life, he loved various hobbies - he was engaged in motor sports, photography, gymnastics, collecting, and so on.
From time to time his hobbies changed. He is now the author of several books. But he retained his love for sports and active leisure. Football and tennis are his favorite sports. In addition, he is fond of music and painting.
Special personality traits of Padva Henry Pavlovich
Henrikh Pavlovich is a unique person. He is professionally passionate, considers himself kind, honest and enthusiastic. Despite the fact that he does not like to compare himself with anyone, in relation to himself he is quite strict. In work, he likes to take on interesting things. As a friend and colleague Reznik Henry Markovich emphasizes, the famous lawyer Padva Genrikh Pavlovich is distinguished not only by his humanity, he has a rare quality of modern life - a high legal culture. Colleagues respect the talented lawyer Genrikh Pavlovich Padva, and young lawyers strive to be like him.
