Political and social activities for the benefit of the native country require a certain preparation and strong-willed qualities from a person. Upbringing and education are of great importance. Vyacheslav Nikonov is a professional historian and a direct descendant of a prominent statesman.
Cloudless childhood
When it comes to the fate of a person who has reached certain heights in the state or social hierarchy, experts first of all assess the starting conditions of this figure. A native of a village on the banks of the Siberian Yenisei River is in a more difficult situation than a child who was born in the capital. Vyacheslav Alekseevich Nikonov was born on July 5, 1956 in an elite Soviet family. The boy's parents lived in a special quarter of the city of Moscow, which was built for high-ranking civil servants.
Vyacheslav's father, Alexei Dmitrievich, served as a professor at the leading department of the famous MGIMO. Mother, Svetlana Vyacheslavovna Molotova, worked as a teacher at the same institute. It is important to note that she was the only daughter of a prominent statesman and political figure during the Soviet Union, Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov. In childhood and adolescence, Nikonov easily communicated with his grandfather, who lived out his last years in retirement. Today the politician and scientist regrets that he devoted little time to this communication.
Like all Soviet children, Vyacheslav went to study at the age of seven. He, as was customary, was assigned to a special school with in-depth study of the English language. Nikonov studied well. He easily learned both humanitarian and natural disciplines. He was distinguished by exemplary behavior. Like all classmates, he joined the Komsomol. When the time came to choose a profession, Vyacheslav without any doubt decided to follow in the footsteps of his parents. And having received a certificate of maturity, he entered the history department of Moscow State University.
During his student years, Nikonov not only received a basic education, but also laid the foundation for a future career. He did not think about taking up any government post. However, I saw and knew how to get a prestigious position at a department or faculty. On the one hand, he demonstrated intellectual potential and organizational skills. On the other hand, he maintained friendly contacts with fellow students and peers. Once Vyacheslav accidentally got on the popular TV game “What? Where? When? . And stayed there for two seasons.
Professional activity
Having received a diploma of higher education, Nikonov remained to study science at the Department of Modern and Contemporary History. In his Ph. D. thesis, he opened the topic "Struggle of currents in the US Republican Party." For a detailed study of the problem, Vyacheslav Alekseevich had to live for several years in New York and Washington. In 1989, after Nikonov defended his doctoral dissertation on the ideological and political evolution of the republicans, he was invited to work in the apparatus of the Central Committee of the CPSU. By that time, perestroika processes were already "raging" throughout the country.
In August 1991, after the suppression of the putsch, Nikonov participated as an attesting witness in the arrest of the vice-president of the USSR Gennady Yanayev. From that moment on, Vyacheslav Alekseevich was appointed assistant to the chairman of the KGB, Vadim Bakatin. This appointment is explained by the fact that Nikonov had good acquaintances in the American establishment at the time. The Americans persistently sought the irrevocable destruction of the Soviet state. Russia should remain on the world map as a supplier of natural resources. Nikonov did not object to such a formulation of the question.
On the political wave
A competent political scientist with connections at the international level, as Nikonov positioned himself, was attracted to participate in the political process. After the adoption of the new Constitution of the Russian Federation in 1993, it was necessary to create a new legislative framework. Vyacheslav became a member of the Russian Unity and Accord party and under this brand got a seat in the State Duma. He was elected Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Security and Arms Control. At the same time, Nikonov continued to lecture at the university.
As part of his deputy activities, Nikonov moved from one committee to another several times. This is a routine procedure that is carried out regularly. In 2013, Vyacheslav Alekseevich headed the State Duma Committee on Education and Science. As a political scientist, he summarizes the accumulated experience in articles and books. Creativity in the field of writing is highly appreciated by both specialists and readers who are interested in the events taking place in the country. In addition to this, the State Duma deputy regularly takes part in television programs. Most often Nikonov is invited as an expert.
Personal life plots
As practice shows, Nikonov is not afraid of changes in his personal life. According to the latest data, the politician and scientist was legally married three times. The first time he got married was a student. In 1979, his first son, Alexei, was born. The boy grew up and followed in his father's footsteps. He currently resides in the United States, where he received citizenship. In the second marriage, two sons were born. While they live at home. For the third time, Nikonov married a young woman named Nina, who is also involved in politics.
The husband and wife are raising a son. They try to spend more time together. Planning your day can be tricky, though.
