Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin: biography and photos

Russia is one of the key participants in international relations. Along with other permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia is responsible for maintaining international security and peace on the planet. The foreign policy of the Russian Federation is determined by the President, to assist in its implementation, special departments have been set up, which, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, includes the Office of the Presidential Administration for Foreign Policy.

From 2004 to the present days the permanent head of the department is Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin - an outstanding Russian diplomat. Manjosin is known as a hereditary specialist in Turkey: in the 90s, his father worked as a Russian consul general in Istanbul. Sources say that this fact of his biography served as a reason for friendly jokes. Alexander Leonidovich Manjosin in a friendly circle is known as "the son of a Turkish subject".

Introduction

Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin (photo in the article tells about his visit to Arzamas in 2014) is the first state class adviser to the Russian Federation. He was appointed head of the Office by decree of Vladimir Putin on April 16, 2004. Alexander Leonidovich took office, succeeding his predecessor, Sergei Prikhodko. Manzhosin was educated at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Has many state awards.

Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin: biography

The future high official was born on September 28, 1958 in the family of a famous Soviet diplomat. His father, Manzhosin Leonid Iosifovich, served as consul general in Istanbul in the 1990s (Turkey).

Study

Manzhosin Alexander Leonidovich graduated in 1980 from MGIMO. It is known that his classmates were Sergei Prikhodko, Vladimir Kalamanov and Alexander Gurnov. He is fluent in two languages: English and Turkish.

About professional activities

From 1980 to 1982 Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin worked in the trade mission of the Soviet Union in Ankara (Turkey) as an interpreter. From 1982 to 1985 Served as a referent, then as a senior referent in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1985 to 1991 Aleksandr Leonidovich Manzhosin worked as an attaché and then as the third secretary of the Soviet embassy in Cyprus. In 1991 he was appointed to the post of second secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he worked for a year. From 1992 to 1993 Works second, and then again first secretary of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Manzhosin Alexander Leonidovich: the Presidential Administration

In 1993, he was appointed to the office of the President. From 1993 to 1996 He works in a team of assistants to the President of the Russian Federation as a consultant and expert expert. From 1996 to 1997 Aleksandr Leonidovich Manzhosin served in the team of D.Rurikov (assistant to the President) as a referent.

In the Office of the President on Foreign Policy

In today's world, the boundaries between external and internal means of ensuring security and national interests are increasingly blurred. In these conditions, foreign policy is given a special role as one of the most important tools for the progressive development of the state, its competitiveness in the context of globalization.

This department is intended to assist the president in determining the most important directions of the country's foreign policy. The functions of the department include participation in the development of the foreign policy strategy of the state, ensuring conditions for the president to exercise his powers in this field. The Office carries out information, analytical and organizational support for the work of the head of state and the head of the administration on international issues. The Office provides a substantial part of foreign policy events in which the president participates, the interaction of the head of government and the head of his administration with state bodies of foreign states, organizations, officials, etc.

From 1997 to 2004 Manzhosin works as First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration for Foreign Policy. In 2004, by a decree of Vladimir Putin, he was appointed to the post of the head of this department. In 2008, after changing the president and coming to the high post of Dmitry Medvedev, Manzhosin retained the post he holds until now.

Ranks and awards

For undeniable services to his homeland Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin (a class grade of the State State Counsel of the Russian Federation of the 1st class received on 20.12.2004) was awarded many state awards and was repeatedly awarded with the President's gratitude.

• 07.07.1996 Active participation of Alexander Manzhosin. In the preparation and conduct of a meeting in Moscow on nuclear safety issues, the official received the gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation.
• On March 30, 1998, the diplomat received the gratitude of the Russian President for his active assistance in the preparation of the Prime Minister's address to the Federal Assembly.
• September 28, 1998 long-term fruitful and conscientious work of Alexander Manzhosin. Deserved the gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation.
• 12.08.1999. Thanks to the President A. Manzhosin. Was awarded for active assistance in preparing the annual Address of the country's leader to the Federal Assembly.
• On 02.04.2001 the official was awarded the President's gratitude for his active assistance in the preparation of the Treaty on the Establishment of a Union State between Russia and Belarus.
• On September 30, 2003, for an honest long-term work and merits in ensuring the implementation of Russia's foreign policy, Manzhosin was awarded the Order of Friendship.

• On September 1, 2008, the Government of the Russian Federation noted the significant contribution of Manzhosin to the activities of the President of the Russian Federation in the sphere of foreign policy. The diplomat was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the fourth degree.
• January 18, 2010 for the active participation of Alexander Manzhosin. In the preparation of the message of the head of state to the Federal Assembly, he was awarded with the President's gratitude.
• 02.01.2010 for significant contribution to the development of relations between Russia and Belarus, Manzhosin received the President's Certificate of Honor

ROC Awards

According to Vladimir Putin, the state and the Russian Orthodox Church have a large number of areas for cooperation. The President of the Russian Federation is convinced that the ROC not only promotes the unity of the Russian people and state, but also helps to strengthen relations with other peoples and countries. The Church performs a very important role for the Russian Federation - creating conditions for maintaining harmony and peace between its numerous nations, ethnic groups and faiths.

Since 1997, the close cooperation of the Church and the Presidential Administration in the sphere of strengthening the international position of the Moscow Patriarchate has been fully supported. The activities of A.L. Manzhosin made a significant contribution to the solution of the issue of unity of the ROC, rendered invaluable assistance to the first visit of the Russian president to Athos in the history of the Russian Federation.

Alexander Leonidovich renders considerable support to compatriots living abroad.

In particular, on February 20, 2014 a high official visited Arzamas. The purpose of the visit, as explained AL. Manzhosin, was an introduction to Orthodox spiritual values and shrines.

The Russian Orthodox Church supports the activities of an official. Manzhosin Alexander L. awards from the church deserved the following:

• 2007 - awarded the Order of the ROC of St. Blessed Prince Daniil of Moscow of the second degree - for the creation of harmonious relations between the state and the church.
• 2008 - for fruitful work for the benefit of the Fatherland and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary, he was awarded the Order of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh of the second degree.
• 2013 - for a significant contribution to the interaction between the state and the church AL Mazhosin. Awarded the Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov of the second degree.

Personal life, family

Alexey Manzhosin is married. There is no information about his family in the public domain.

Occurrence

The media reported that a bicyclist was hit by a car of the head of the foreign policy department of the presidential administration. As the media reported, the incident occurred in the evening in the center of Moscow during the cycling race, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory. According to LifeNEWS, the driver of the representative "BMW" when leaving the house on the Old Square in the direction of Maroseyka, the police demand was violated. According to the information provided, at the time of the collision A. Manzhosin was in the cabin of his car. At medical examination it was found out, that the bicyclist has not received any serious injuries. He did not complain about the claims.