According to some political scientists, the Russian Federation has all the characteristic features of a large corporation. The current personnel policy can serve as a clear confirmation of this thesis. None of the enlightened representatives of the population is alarmed by the current mechanism of appointment to high government posts. A successful businessman can take the chair of a minister or governor without any reservations. A classic example is the ex-governor of the Tula region Vladimir Sergeevich Gruzdev.
Starting conditions
In a class society, a person's professional activity is determined by his parents. This is an ancient rule that partly contradicts democratic principles. To avoid an acute conflict of interest, the current legislation provides for appropriate protective mechanisms. The biography of Vladimir Gruzdev, up to a certain stage, developed in a standard way. The child was born on February 6, 1967 in the family of a military man. Parents lived in one of the towns near Moscow.
The boy treated his father with respect and saw with his own eyes how the officers of the Soviet Army lived. At school, Vladimir studied well and after the eighth grade entered the capital's Suvorov school. Then he studied at the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense and received a specialized education as a translator. As a student, Gruzdev accompanied a group of Soviet adviser officers to the African continent, where the hostilities took place. Based on the results of the business trip, Vladimir Gruzdev was awarded the medal "For Military Merit".
The military career was initially going well, but after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the situation changed dramatically. The ranks of the armed forces were reduced without any plan. Officers, especially in remote garrisons, had to endure serious difficulties and troubles. In such conditions, Lieutenant Gruzdev decided to resign from the army and look for work in civilian life. As it turned out, no one in the country cared about the fate of the unemployed servicemen. In order not to "stretch my legs", it was necessary to do business.
In the governor's chair
Books and films have been written about the events that took place in the 90s. Vladimir Gruzdev, in the company of his friends and acquaintances, created the Seventh Continent company. In fact, it is a chain of grocery stores. As practice shows, it is not so easy to establish a clear functioning of such a structure. It is important not only to ensure rhythmic deliveries of goods to the shelves, but also to organize the sales process. Gruzdev was not involved in personnel training issues; his responsibilities included the tasks of attracting investments and loans.
It should be noted that Gruzdev's business was not going badly. To consolidate his success, he decided to expand his sphere of influence and took up political activities. In 2001 he became a deputy of the Moscow City Duma. Being engaged in the formation of a personnel reserve for city courts, he solved financial and budgetary problems, was engaged in property relations. In 2003, Vladimir Sergeevich was elected a deputy of the State Duma in a single-mandate constituency.
At all posts in the State Duma, Gruzdev demonstrated competence and restraint. Considering these qualities, the President of the Russian Federation appointed him governor of the Tula region. In this position, he worked from 2011 to 2017. The changed marital status forced Gruzdev to write a letter of resignation. The personal life of Vladimir Gruzdev has developed well. The husband and wife are raising and raising four children. Love and mutual respect reign in the house.
