Alexander Konovalov is one of the longest-livers in the ministerial environment. Having come to the post of Minister of Justice in 2008, he was reappointed to this responsible position more than once. Omnipresent journalists believe that over time, Alexander Vladimirovich may well qualify for the post of prime minister or even for the highest position in the state: his business qualities and experience allow him to carry out responsible tasks of governing the country.
From the biography of Alexander Vladimirovich Konovalov
The future prominent lawyer and statesman was born on June 9, 1968 in Leningrad. His father was a naval officer. The family moved from place to place more than once. Alexander happened to live in the Baltics, Siberia, Azerbaijan. Konovalov's father stood at the origins of the country's atomic fleet and rose to the rank of captain of the second rank.
In his youth, Sasha dreamed of becoming a conqueror of space. However, when he got older, he opted for a more down-to-earth profession. After completing his schooling, Konovalov entered the law faculty of Leningrad State University. But soon he was drafted into the army.
Having paid his debt to the Motherland, Alexander plunged into student life again. Among those who taught at the faculty was the future Prime Minister and President of the country Dmitry Medvedev. This became one of the reasons for journalists to assert that Konovalov owed his subsequent career rise to old connections.
Subsequently, Alexander Vladimirovich received another education, this time theological: behind him is the Orthodox Humanitarian University. Konovalov observes fasts, attends all major divine services, and performs religious rituals.
Career of Alexander Konovalov
A law degree allowed Konovalov to get the position of an investigator in the prosecutor's office of the Vyborgsky district of the city on the Neva, and then go to work in the city prosecutor's office of St. Petersburg. He became the deputy head of this serious department. Alexander Vladimirovich combined work in the prosecutor's office with teaching at St. Petersburg State University.
The practicing lawyer has two solid monographs and two dozen scientific articles on jurisprudence. Konovalov successfully defended his Ph. D. thesis. At the post in the city prosecutor's office, he showed himself to be a disciplined and responsible employee. Students remember him as a strict but fair teacher.
In the prosecutor's office, Konovalov was engaged in the investigation of serious crimes - mainly he was charged with cases of murder. Against the background of such crimes, all other problems seem far-fetched, the lawyer believes.
In 2005, Alexander Konovalov became the head of the prosecutor's office in Bashkiria. Prior to that, the local parliament rejected three candidates for this post. During his tenure in this position, Konovalov had a chance to deal with high-profile cases, including the case of the illegal privatization of the fuel and energy complex.
A year later, Alexander Vladimirovich became the plenipotentiary representative of the head of state in the Volga Federal District, replacing Sergei Kiriyenko in this key post.
In 2008, Dmitry Medvedev was elected president of the country. He appointed Alexander Konovalov to the post of Minister of Justice. Among the affairs that the minister was engaged in was the reform of the penitentiary system, the reduction of pressure on the country's non-profit organizations. Under the leadership of Konovalov, a number of amendments to the criminal legislation of Russia were prepared.
The minister is married and has two children. What the members of the Konovalov family do, few journalists know: Alexander Vladimirovich is a person closed to the press.
