Enlightened people remember about the wives of the Decembrists, about Russian women who followed their husbands into exile. Olga Zinovieva in modern conditions shared the bitterness of exile and the hardships of living in a foreign land with her husband.
early years
A lot has been said in Russian literature about the hard part of women. And this topic seems to the experts to be inexhaustible. Olga Mironovna Zinovieva has lived outside her native country for more than twenty years. She followed her husband into exile, who was exiled from the Soviet Union for dissent. The spouse did not kill or rob anyone, but only thought differently from those around him. An ordinary Russian woman, of whom there are millions in Russia, could not do otherwise. In the current chronological period, she is an authoritative public figure. She continues to defend the ideas and principles that were preached by the person closest to her.
Olga Mironovna was born on May 17, 1945 in the family of a major production organizer. Parents at that time lived in the town of Orekhovo-Zuevo near Moscow. Father Miron Georgievich Sorokin worked as a chief specialist in the ministry of non-ferrous metallurgy. The mother was engaged in housekeeping and raising children. Three older sisters and a brother were already growing up in the house. Each child received his portion of affection and attention. Having received a certificate of maturity, Olga entered the courses in stenography and typing, which operated under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Departure abroad
A qualified typist went to work in the technical department of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences. Here Olga Mironovna met the famous philosopher and writer Alexander Zinoviev. She had to print the professor's manuscripts. Under the influence of what she read, and under the influence of the author's personal charisma, Olga was imbued with his ideas and creativity. Moreover, she entered Moscow State University to get a philosophical education. In 1972 she completed her studies. By this time they were already married, and Olga changed her last name. In the mid-70s, Zinoviev's book Yawning Heights was published abroad.
In the power structures of the USSR, this book was received very negatively. As a result of unceremonious pressure, the author was forced to leave for West Germany. His wife and daughter emigrated with him. In a foreign land, Olga Mironovna taught at one of the Munich universities. She worked in the editorial office of Radio Liberty. Her leading career was developing quite successfully. But most importantly, she helped her husband in all matters and projects.
Return and home life
In 1999, the Zinoviev family decided to return to Russia. The permit was obtained many years ago. At the family council, they decided to pause so that the youngest daughter grows up in a calm environment.
Love for the native ashes is not just words for a Russian person. The husband and wife plunged into the surrounding reality and learned how they live in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet state.
The head of the family passed away in May 2006. Olga Mironovna continues to popularize her husband's legacy. She is a member of the governing bodies of the International Public Movement "We Love Russia".
