When the media got information that the Kremlin was considering the idea of making a woman the main rival of Putin in the presidential elections expected in 2018, among other candidates, the name of a native of Saratov, Natalia Velikaya, was named. The biography of this representative of the Just Russia party, as well as the details of her life, will help answer the question of why she attracted the attention of the Vedomosti newspaper. As is known, this publication, referring to a well-informed source in the presidential administration, called this woman one of the possible contenders for the chair of the head of the country.
How the Great declared herself in her hometown
On the horizon of Saratov's political life, Natalya Velikaya, whose biography became the subject of a captious discussion, appeared in June 2016 as a representative of the Just Russia party. It happened on the eve of the elections to the State Duma. Being a native of the city of Saratov and a member of the Russian societysociologists, this successful woman worked for many years in St. Petersburg, until recently heading the Department of Political Sociology at the Russian State Humanitarian University. She came to the region where she grew up and studied with specific proposals, wishing to revive the former cultural and historical traditions in this area.
On the eve of the Duma elections
Representing A Just Russia, Natalia Velikaya arrived in her hometown, accompanied by the regional leader of this party. But not everyone was received favorably, she constantly listened to remarks that it is difficult for a person who has lived far from Saratov for such a long time to understand the problems of this city. It was rumored that, having achieved success in the elections, she would very soon leave for a successful career and conquer the capital as a deputy. Natalia Velikaya has been participating in various election campaigns as a consultant since 1995, having extensive experience. Therefore, contrary to negative opinions, she impressed many with her confidence and professional skills.
Connection with a small homeland
The representative of the Just Russia party was born on November 13, 1969. She grew up and was brought up as a simple Soviet schoolgirl. In Saratov, Natalya Velikaya, whose biography began here, graduated with honors from the historical faculty of SSU, which was fashionable at that time. It happened in 1991. Then she studied at the Institute of Social and Economic Problems in graduate school. On this, her connection with her small homeland ended.
In view of the above, one should not be particularly surprised by the disappointing results of the elections to the State Duma that took place back in 2016, when her party failed to overcome the required five percent threshold. And media representatives at that time called her attempt to reach out to the voters of her native city a real outrage against the electorate. They argued that, by offering to vote for herself, as for some kind of "pig in a poke", Natalya Velikaya, who connects her biography with Saratov, is no longer going to appear here, but intends to abandon the affairs of the region, leaving those who believed her to their fate. In response, this woman expressed her extreme dissatisfaction with the results of the elections and questioned the legitimacy of their results, stating that she was going to fight for justice.
Woman with a capital letter
As an adviser to the Vice Speaker in the Duma and a member of many associations and scientific organizations, she finds time for her two daughters, whom she successfully brings up. In addition, this mother with a capital letter is the chairman of the Social Democratic Union of Women of Russia. Natalya Velikaya believes that the business representative of the fair sex in our country is a phenomenon, but she would like it to become widespread. She made such a statement as the chairman of the Union of Business Women at a forum dedicated to their business activity. She also noted that the Moscow branch of this organization includes enough members who help the society move forward. The forum also said that it was the activity of the representatives of the fair halfof humanity, their participation in economic and political life shapes the face of the new world.
Woman in politics
Politics was considered the business of men until the middle of the last century, but over the past decades, views on this issue have begun to change, albeit slowly, but. In many ways, this happened in our country thanks to the activities of the Union, headed by the Great. If the fair sex had the opportunity to seriously engage in politics, then progress and society would develop twice as fast, because there would be more people interested in this. This is the opinion of the members of the organization chaired by Natalia. In Europe, government is increasingly trusted by women. It’s worth just remembering two famous ones: Angela Merkel, who holds the position of German Chancellor, and Theresa May, who became the Prime Minister of England.
True to the message of Vedomosti about the possibility of running for the presidency of the Russian Federation, Natalya Velikaya replied that so far this is unlikely. But who knows, maybe everything is ahead of her!
Achievements in Sociology
This woman not only has achieved success in politics and social activities, but also has scientific achievements. Evidence of her merits was an invitation to the Sapiens University, where she once lectured. Having started her career in Saratov, Natalia Velikaya worked in Rome at the Faculty of Political Sciences, wrote over six dozen scientific articles,is the author of three monographs, has presented reports at international and European conferences on sociology. Among them are congresses in Gothenburg and Dubai. In addition to the Russian State University for the Humanities, she has worked fruitfully for many years in other prominent institutions of St. Petersburg, is a doctor and professor of political sciences.
