The brilliant career of the current Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Maxim Yuryevich Sokolov, perhaps, can be envied. This man really achieved real success in the political and economic field. Now his activities are attracting more and more attention due to the activity, initiative and brilliant leadership qualities of the politician.
Biography of Maxim Yuryevich Sokolov
The future politician was born on September 29, 1968 in St. Petersburg. He was brought up in a family of doctors. While still a schoolboy, the boy stood out for his activity. For example, at school, Maxim led a pioneer organization, and in high school he headed a whole staff of pioneers in Leningrad. By the way, it is noteworthy that it was during this period of his life that Sokolov met the current chairman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko. At that time, the girl led the regional committee of the Komsomol.
Sokolov's education
Maxim's parents really wanted their son to follow in their footsteps and become a doctor, but his choice fell on another profession. Sokolov stopped atLeningrad State University named after A. A. Zhdanov, having graduated from the Faculty of Law first. In 1987, Maxim had to suspend his studies for military service. But then Sokolov very quickly caught up with the program and resumed the lost knowledge. The young guy passed the last year program as an external student and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the same university in 1991. Having received a red diploma, Maxim Yuryevich took the position of a teacher of macroeconomics at his native faculty. Sokolov worked at the university for 2 years.
Just at the university, Maxim made many acquaintances with the future leaders of Russia. As a Komsomol organizer, he attended meetings led by Vladimir Putin, who at that time was still an assistant to the rector. And one of his favorite subjects - jurisprudence - Sokolov studied at the lectures of Dmitry Medvedev, who was a simple teacher.
Career start
In addition to working at the university, Maxim Yuryevich, together with his friend, was engaged in commercial activities. In 1992, Sokolov founded and headed the Rossi-Service company, which was engaged in the development of security systems, construction, international logistics and technical supply of facilities.
In 1997, Maxim Yuryevich became a member of the board of an alumni association called "Commonwe alth" at his native economics faculty. At first, Sokolov gave preferenceKomsomol work. However, he soon realized that this area was no longer promising and moved into the field of business. Just a couple of years later, Sokolov and two partners organized the company "Corporation C", which specialized in the dismantling of structures.
Soon this company was at the center of numerous scandals due to the construction of luxury buildings in the historic center of the city. This is what caused a lot of protests from local residents and special bodies for the protection of architectural monuments. According to some sources, Sokolov is the main culprit in the significant change in the historical landscape of St. Petersburg. Many believe that the damage caused to the city during the urban development projects of the current Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation can be compared with the change in Leningrad during the blockade.
But after Maxim left for the civil service, the company closed, and the passions around the company subsided. Even during the leadership of his own company in 2003, Maxim Yuryevich received the position of Deputy President in the Association of House Builders and Manufacturers of Building Materials of St. Petersburg.
And in 2004, as a successful entrepreneur, Sokolov moved to the civil service in the administration of St. Petersburg. Many say that it was an old friend Valentina Matvienko who helped Maxim settle in a new place. At the same time, he received the position of Chairman of the Investment and Strategic Projects Committee, where he worked for 5 years.
Career
In early 2008statesman defended his PhD thesis. And already in December of the following year, Maxim Yuryevich was included in the presidential program for training leaders. And very soon Sokolov was appointed head of the committee on trade, industrial policy and economic development of St. Petersburg.
Thanks to the successful performance of duties in the position received, very soon Maxim received a new offer: to go to the federal government and work under the leadership of the president himself. Having received an invitation, Sokolov took the post of head of the department of infrastructure and industry. And already in 2012, his impetuous career reached its peak - Putin appointed Maxim Yuryevich Sokolov as Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.
Sokolov singled out among the priorities of his activity the reduction of the role of the state in the activities of transport companies, the stimulation of the development of air transportation, the increase in the comfort and safety of vehicles, as well as the simplification of access for disabled people to transport.
It is interesting that before being appointed president to such a high position, Sokolov had never even encountered the transport sector. That is, he is certainly not a professional in this area. Maxim's only experience is supervising the reconstruction of Pulkovo International Airport. But even in this project, Sokolov's role was insignificant - the allocation of budget funds for construction.
Achievements and awards
Among other things, Maxim Yuryevich was repeatedly noted and awarded by the government of the RussianFederation. In 2010, Sokolov was awarded the first-class rank of state adviser. In 2008, Maxim was awarded the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland. Also in his arsenal there is a badge "Honorary Worker of Transport of the Russian Federation".
Sokolov's personal life
The current Minister of Transport is married. By the way, the wife of Maxim Yuryevich Sokolov lives outside of Russia, which has repeatedly aroused the interest of the press in the personality of Tatyana Alekseevna. The couple have three sons. Before her marriage to Maxim, Tatyana worked for several years at the US Embassy, located in the Russian capital.
During his hours free from political activities, Maxim prefers to hunt and relax in ski resorts. Sokolov calls show jumping another of his hobbies.
