To understand the state of the country's economy, you need to navigate in time and space. Back in 1917, the Soviet government set itself a noble task - to improve the quality of life of workers, by whose hands the national product is created. It is important to understand that most of this product was consumed by landlords and capitalists. In 1991, restoration took place, and once again the class of effective owners took over all the wealth of the country. All ministers and the government as a whole stand guard over the interests of these very owners. Including the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Valentinovich Novak.
Historical reference
The energy industry is the backbone of the entire economy. Electricity and heat tariffs determine the price level for all consumer goods. And not only for consumer. In the Russian Federation, over the past twenty-odd years, an orderly system for regulating these tariffs has developed. But in fact, only the promotion mechanism works. To date, for all the years of the 21st century, not a single case of a decrease in the price of electricity has been recorded. Only this fact suggests that the entire socio-economic system is aimed at “ripping off three skins from the consumer”.
In 2012, Alexander Valentinovich Novak was appointed to the post of Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation. A native of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This region has long been known for its energy resources. In the first position in all reference books and guidebooks, the mighty Yenisei River is indicated. These are not simple words and not a figure of speech. The flow of the Yenisei water passes through the turbines of the two largest hydroelectric power plants in the country - Sayano-Shushenskaya and Krasnoyarsk. You can give data on the capacity of these stations and on the amount of energy generated. However, these indicators do not affect the level of consumer prices.
It must be said that solid fuel power plants operate on the territory of the region. In short, more energy is produced here than is required for the economy. There is no reason to believe that the current minister is unaware of the state of affairs. It is interesting to note that Novak worked for several years in the regional government as deputy governor. The biography of Alexander Valentinovich is quite decent. The future federal minister was born in Donbass on August 23, 1971. When the child was eight years old, the family moved to the polar city of Norilsk. His father worked as a builder, and his mother was an accountant.
The city itself and the enterprise next to which it was created have no analogues on the globe. At one time, the famous Norilsk Nickel combine produced products that were in demand, which made it possible to significantly replenish the country's budget. Housing was built on budget money, consumer goods and natural food products were produced. When the economy switched to a market economy, all profits began to be appropriated by the owners of the enterprise, and the state budget received only a meager contribution in the form of tax. The founders of the complex of enterprises in Norilsk, after privatization, received from private owners such crumbs as are served to the poor on the porch.
Workplace hardening
At school, Alexander Novak studied well and graduated with a medal. The next step in my life - I entered a local industrial institute to get a basic education. The training program at the institute was structured in such a way that theory and practice are harmoniously combined. After listening to a course of lectures, students were sent to the workshops of the enterprise, where they worked on various technological lines. Thanks to this approach, student Novak has mastered several blue-collar jobs. In 1993, Alexander defended his diploma with honors and received the specialty "engineer-economist". The young specialist was left at the enterprise, where he worked for several years.
Novak's industrial career developed progressively. At his own enterprise, he passed all positions in the economic block from the bottom up. As practice shows, such a movement allows a specialist to see the mechanism of material and financial flows in a complex. At all times, the Norilsk enterprise strictly monitored the production cost indicator. On this parameter, data were submitted to the line ministry on a quarterly basis. In 1999, Novak took the position of Deputy Director for Economics and Head of the Labor and Salary Department. Literally a year later, he was transferred to work in the administration of the city of Norilsk.
The range of issues that had to be supervised and resolved in a new location has expanded significantly. Finance professionals know that local budgets cannot be 100% filled. This is their specificity. For example, in Norilsk every year it is necessary to allocate funds not to repair roofs. The climate in the northern latitudes is harsh, with strong winds blowing regularly. And they are tearing down roofs made of slate or roofing iron. Novak quickly got used to his new position. And two years later he had to move to Krasnoyarsk to the post of deputy governor of the region for economics.
Ministerial chair
Alexander Novak worked for six years in the administration of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. During this period, the regional budget deficit was significantly reduced. Local governments now have the opportunity to draw up development plans for three years instead of one, as was customary in the Russian Federation. Novok's style of work can be defined as creativity and accurate calculation. In 2007 he was awarded a diploma of the Ministry of Finance of Russia, and a year later he was transferred to Moscow. Alexander Valentinovich took up the post of Deputy Minister of Finance.
In 2012, by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Novak was appointed Minister of Energy. An experienced manager successfully copes with the functions assigned to him. In May 2018, Vladimir Putin, when taking office as President of the Russian Federation, left Novok in his post. The personal life of the Minister of Energy is stable. The husband and wife met while both worked at the Norilsk plant. The couple are raising two children.
