The basis of the economy in any state is the metallurgical industry. On its basis, the machine-building industries, the construction sector, health care and education are being created and developed. In order to ensure stable production of rolled metal products in the required assortment, it is very important to strictly observe the technological parameters and monitor the market situation. Viktor Filippovich Rashnikov is an effective manager. One of the best in the world. He successfully combines work in production and social activities.
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Talking about famous people is easy and enjoyable. It is a known fact that the ending will be successful. The biography of Viktor Filippovich Rashnikov will not be an exception in this sense. At the same time, young people who are just designing their own destiny should carefully familiarize themselves with the main points of the life story of a successful manager and hereditary metallurgist. The child was born on October 13, 1948 in the city of Magnitogorsk. An ordinary Soviet family - his father worked at the legendary metallurgical plant, his mother was engaged in housekeeping.
Victor was brought up from an early age according to the precepts of his ancestors. They did not shout at him, did not weave nonsense, but handed him a shovel, taught him to work. Some Russian billionaires are completely uninterested in how workers live outside the perimeter of their enterprises. You can't say the same about Rashnikov. He did well at school. Having rationally calculated the possible options for his future, after the eighth grade he entered the local metallurgical technical school. Upon completion of his studies, he received the specialty of a locksmith and came to work at the plant.
The career of the future Chairman of the MMK Board of Directors took shape gradually, but without disruptions and scandals. As was customary in the USSR, locksmith Rashnikov, in parallel with his main job, received higher education at the local mining and metallurgical institute. In 1974 the graduate was appointed as a shift supervisor in the rolling shop. In the early eighties, he was transferred to the head of the section rolling shop. Viktor Filippovich has passed all the stages of a technologist and a production manager.
In 1991, Rashnikov took over as chief engineer at MMK. It was at this time that the changes began that accompanied the transition from a planned economy to a market economy. Six years later, he was elected Chairman of the Management Board of OJSC MMK. Books have been written and films have been made about the events of that time. To protect the enterprise from spontaneous privatization, Viktor Rashnikov is actively involved in political and social activities. Through the efforts of an experienced manager and production worker, the plant not only survived, but also radically changed. New equipment and technologies were used in the production of rolled metal products.
Social sphere
The hockey club “Metallurg” was established at the plant. A ski base was built with Rashnikov's personal funds. In this way, the billionaire demonstrates his love for sports and a healthy lifestyle. The shareholders unanimously support the social programs of the plant.
The personal life of Viktor Rashnikov is strong and not treason like hardened metal. The future husband and wife met at a time when they worked together in a rolling shop. By now, two daughters have already grown up. There are also grandchildren whom my grandfather loves and supports.
