Aleksey Kolyshevsky is a writer with a bright original talent. His frank, outrageous books evoke a storm of conflicting emotions and interpretations. There are many rumors and conjectures about him, he is defamed and adored.
Who is he - Kolyshevsky Alexey, whose bibliography includes eleven poignant original bestsellers? What does he want to achieve with his work? And why does he choose such eccentric, peculiar themes and plots? Let's find out.
In the meantime, let's get acquainted: Alexey Kolyshevsky (biography, list of books, personal life and much more that you would like to know about your favorite author is presented in the article).
Childhood
The future writer was born in Moscow in November 1973. He studied at one of the capital's secondary schools.
Even then, the gifted boy showed all the makings of a future extraordinary, diverse personality: he loved literature, loved sports, was observant and charismatic.
Education
Immediately after school, the boy was forced to go to the electrode factory, having a working speci alty - a compressor engineer.
Alexey Kolyshevsky received higher education in parallel with his work. At first he studied at the correspondence department of Moscow State University with a degree in sociology, then he acquired a law degree and finally studied at VGIK (film writing department).
As you can see, Alexey Yurievich approached education very thoughtfully and seriously. He, as a bright multifaceted personality, wanted to try himself in everything in order to qualitatively realize his outstanding mental potential.
In the mid-1990s, Alexei Kolyshevsky met Sergei Minaev, who later gave him great support as a novice writer.
Serving in the authorities
Starting from 1996 and over the next ten years, Alexey Yuryevich serves in the KGB-FSB of the Russian Federation.
FSB is the federal security service of Russia, or the federal executive body that ensures and is responsible for the security of the entire state.
This special service provides for military and civil federal service.
Aleksey Yurievich Kolyshevsky was engaged in financial and tax intelligence. Repeatedly went to work in the capital's shopping centers and private alcohol companies, holding key management positions. In connection with his official duties, he participated in the detention of one of the richest people in the world - Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky.
The experience gained in the field of counterintelligence and business had a positive effect on further literary andbusiness activities of Kolyshevsky.
At the age of thirty, a successful special agent is promoted to lieutenant colonel. Two years later, despite a promotion and other state awards, Alexei Yuryevich retires and undertakes a trip around the world.
Path to creativity
During the world cruise, Kolyshevsky is actively researching.
For example, he is looking for traces of escaped SS members guilty of war crimes and crimes against all humanity.
Alexey Kolyshevsky is also studying the history of the creation, rituals, teachings and structure of Freemasonry - a secret world society.
The collection of this information helps the retired lieutenant colonel determine the direction of his future literary activity.
First novel
Returning to his homeland, Alexey Kolyshevsky, whose biography abruptly changes its direction, takes up pen and paper and writes his first novel - “MF - Novel-life in the first person. Based on a true story.”
The beginning writer is helped to publish a book by his old good friend Sergey Minaev.
The novel effectively breaks into the literary expanses of Russia and instantly gains popularity. After causing a lot of controversy, it becomes a real bestseller.
The protagonist of the work is a cool manager, an office worker, passionately wanting to get rich and trying to comprehend the meaninglife. He connects love and freedom with a solid bank account, and sees life through the prism of green papers. Will something change in his life?
The story is told in the first person. The work raises some vital questions set forth in the author's philosophical reflections on the social and political life of modern Russia.
Takeoff
Kolyshevsky's next work is the book “Hackers. A novel about rats. In the work, in a bright living language, without embellishment and exaggeration, the whole ins and outs of big business is revealed.
The main character is Herman Klenovsky (in the future the author will dedicate a few more books to him), accustomed to a cheerful luxurious life. And in order not to lose it all - luxury cars, expensive things, jewelry and knickknacks, he used to give a “kickback”, give and take.
The book "Kickbacks" made an unprecedented resonance in the highest circles.
Although the author claimed that all the names and events in the work are fictitious, many saw modern real characters in the novel. In connection with the publication of the book, several assassination attempts were made on Alexei Yuryevich and several criminal cases were opened regarding slander, humiliation of personal dignity and honor.
All this only fueled public interest in this work.
To be continued
Before the passions subsided, another book by Kolyshevsky, “Patriot. A cruel novel about the national idea.”
In the story, the favorite character of Alexei Yuryevich meets again. This time Herman will take his readers behind the scenes of serious politics, where there is no place for pity, honesty and sympathy. The work will tell about dirty political games and uncleanliness with the state treasury.
The following works of the author are equally exciting novels in their frankness and shamelessness. This is a spy-historical detective story "Sect", with a mystical bias, and a political and economic novel about the life of oligarchs in exile - "Outcasts", and an adventurous fantasy story about the search for the elixir of immortality - "Thirst".
The sequels of sensational novels have also gained considerable popularity: “Sect-2”, which tells in an unprecedented interpretation about the life of the founder of Christianity, and “MZH-2”, based on a real horrific murder and tells about the terrible relationship between guest workers and those who who covers them.
All Kolyshevsky's works are written in a lively, dynamic language, understandable for modern readers, and evoke a storm of emotions - both positive and negative.
Therefore, in order to judge the creative skill and rationality of the author, you must personally familiarize yourself with his writings.
Private life
Kolyshevsky Alexey, all of whose books are very popular and in demand, is not a public person. He does not like to give interviews, does not seek to shine at secular parties.
Because of his mysterious reticence, there is a lot of amazing and incredible gossip about the writer. For example, Alexei is credited with participating in militaryactions in Abkhazia and service in the Foreign Legion. There are even those who consider Kolyshevsky the illegitimate son of a famous politician.
Actually, whether it's true or not doesn't matter. Most importantly, Alexey Kolyshevsky has a bright, original talent that impresses with his description of the harsh realities of life, and knowledge of modern areas of activity, whether it be management, business, intelligence or abuse of power.
It is authentically known that the writer has a wife and two teenage daughters - Martha and Anastasia. His hobbies are boxing, horseback riding, cycling and jogging and, of course, reading and traveling.
