Discussions about the further development of the Russian state do not subside. More than twenty years have passed since the moment when the elite abandoned the planned economy and transferred the scientific and economic complex of the country onto a market track. However, peace and prosperity are not observed on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to authoritative experts, the reasons lie in the fundamental principles on which the relations between the subjects of law are built. Valentin Yurievich Katasonov, Doctor of Economics, is doing a lot of educational work in this direction.
Becoming a professional
For several decades, the economy of the Soviet Union was built and developed according to its own rules and patterns. The planned management system had its own strengths and weaknesses. The market mechanism also has its own specifics. Professor of MGIMO Valentin Katasonov makes a professional comparison of the two systems in his publications. The biography of this person developed in such a way that the scientist had a chance to engage in comparative and evaluative procedures on real data.
The future teacher and economist was born on April 5, 1950 to a family of engineers and technicians. Parents lived in Kuzbass. The child was brought up in Russian traditions and prepared for an independent life. From an early age Valentine knew how his peers live and what goals they set for themselves in life. The boy studied well at school. When the time came to choose a profession, the graduate Katasonov went to Moscow and entered the famous Institute of International Relations at the Department of Economics.
In the early 70s of the last century, the capitalist system was going through a difficult period. On all channels of Soviet television, huge queues were shown at gas stations in cities and towns of the United States. Student Katasonov, according to data from open sources, wrote a term paper in which he gave an accurate analysis of the current situation in the Western economy. In 1972, Valentin Yurievich received a diploma of higher education and entered graduate school.
Scientific and social activities
Working with archival documents and data summaries requires perseverance and scrupulousness from a specialist. Valentin Katasonov initially showed interest in systemic disciplines. For his Ph. D. thesis, he chose the features of environmental protection in the United States. In 1976 he defended his thesis and continued teaching. The career of a scientist has evolved consistently and thoroughly. Katasonov worked on his doctoral dissertation for more than ten years and defended himself only in 1991.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition of the economy to market rails found many scientists and business leaders at a loss. Valentin Yurievich foresaw a similar development scenario and was secretly preparing for it. Since 1993, he has been hired as an expert and consultant by government and commercial structures. Katasonov takes notes from the table written during the previous time and prepares the manuscripts for printing. His books are published in various publishers and are in demand among a wide range of readers.
The personal life of a scientist and publicist has developed thoroughly. The husband and wife met during their student years. Over the past period, two sons grew up and received their education. Valentin Yurievich prefers to conduct discussions on economic topics. Love and interpersonal relationships are not his topic.
