The continuity of generations
Long-term practice convincingly testifies that the place of birth of a person largely determines his further life path. Alexey Pushkov was born on August 10, 1954 in a family of Soviet diplomats. Parents at that time lived in the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing. His father served in a diplomatic mission, and his mother worked as a translator. The child spent the first three years within the Celestial Empire. From a young age, Alexei observed how his compatriots lived far from their native land.
By the time it was time to go to school, the Pushkovs returned to Moscow. Alexey studied well. He actively participated in public life. I got along with classmates. Demonstrated a special ability to learn foreign languages. As part of the school curriculum, Pushkov perfectly mastered the French language. The biography of the young man developed along a given trajectory. After receiving secondary education, he entered the department of "international relations" at MGIMO.
Today experts and curious speakers talk a lot about how politicians and statesmen in Great Britain are trained. Yes, the British have a lot to learn. At the same time, you need to know Russian traditions as well. The business and moral qualities of future diplomats are assessed starting from the first year. After defending his thesis, in 1976, Alexei Pushkov was sent to gain experience at the UN office, whose headquarters were in Geneva.
In the political arena
By all objective criteria, the professional career of Alexei Pushkov has developed progressively. The young diplomat did not rely on luck or luck. He worked calmly and purposefully and gained experience. In 1988, Pushkov was invited to the office of the General Secretary of the CPSU Mikhail Gorbachev. An experienced diplomat and journalist prepared speeches and materials for the head of a huge country to be published in the media. After the infamous coup in August 1991 and the destruction of the Soviet Union, Pushkov's services were not in demand.
Alexey Konstantinovich worked for several years as a political observer in various publications. Then he was invited to television. In 1998 Pushkov began to broadcast "Postscript" on the TVC channel. In a short period of time, she gained popularity with viewers. In 2011, Alexei Pushkov was elected a deputy of the State Duma. A professional diplomat, as they say, was harnessed in full. In 2016 Pushkov becomes a senator and moves to the Federation Council.
The personal life of Alexei Konstantinovich was formed in his youth and did not undergo any changes. Husband and wife were legally married in 1977. In a house where advice and love reigns, a daughter has grown up, who today lives independently. It is interesting to note that the spouse, a talented actress, gave up her career for the sake of the family.
