Russian politician Konstantin Borovoi: biography and activities

Money and politics are two topics that strongly attract the views of people.

A well-known businessman and politician of the 80's and 90's Konstantin Borovoy throughout the years of his active life clearly feels that he lives in a "house with transparent walls." And that's why he does not hide the facts of his biography.

Childhood and youth

June 30, 1948 in the family of the professor of mathematics of the Moscow Institute of Transport Engineers was born the youngest son - Borovoy Konstantin Natanovich. The family was quite successful, with a history. So, the grandfather of Constantine was quite a famous revolutionary, who suffered from Stalin's repression. After rehabilitation, he was the main witness at the trial of Beria, was closely friends with NS Khrushchev and LI Brezhnev. Mom of the future politician occupied a solid post in the district committee of the CPSU, my father taught at the university and wrote books. Therefore, the child received a good upbringing, grew in prosperity, but it was the grandmother who was most interested in her, who even could baptize her grandson, which was a risky business at that time. The boy read a lot, attended the theater and grew up a real child from a Moscow intellectual family. From the age of 12 Constantine began attending meetings at the Polytechnic Museum, where he became acquainted with the creativity of poets-idols of that time. He also attends lectures at Moscow State University on astronomy, literature, physics, and is saturated with a culture of thaw times. Then, together with his classmates, he creates a secret organization for the distribution of samizdat literature.

Years of study

According to the family tradition, the boy was sent to a mathematics school, which he successfully graduated in 1965. Then Konstantin Borovoi entered the university, where his father worked, and graduated successfully in 1970, immediately enrolled in the faculty of the Moscow State University. After graduating from school, Borovoe begins to work in the field of implementation of automated control systems and goes on to graduate school. Defended in 1980 a Ph.D. thesis, he works in several research institutes and universities, begins to teach and makes quite a successful career at that time. At this time around him formed an intellectual circle of friends, they discussed the situation in the country and the world in the kitchen, novelties of cinema, theater, literature. In this circle was and Irina Khakamada.

Cooperative fever

This period ends when Konstantin Borovoi, whose biography began in the spirit of family traditions, changed his path at a time when great changes began in the country. In 1987, Borovoe parted with his convenient and rather profitable place of work and went on a free voyage. He started with the fact that he provided the scientific research institute with software products, carried out various scientific developments. People who wanted to make money came to him, ideas multiplied like a snowball and in a year Borovoe was the chairman of several cooperatives. By 1989, the income level allowed Borovoe to engage in charity, he helps the destitute elderly and even sponsors the theater "Modern Opera". At this time Konstantin Natanovich becomes a millionaire and understands that cooperatives are not his scale, he needs something more.

Exchange Dealer

In 1989, the idea of creating an exchange appeared and gradually crystallized. Konstantin Borovoi, his nationality is not hiding, at this time enters the Jewish Union, where he will find many useful acquaintances. In the same period, he realizes that the new offspring will allow him to reach a new level. In 1990, the Russian commodity and raw materials exchange appeared in Russia. Its creation was not easy, shareholders faced strong opposition from the authorities, but still the project was a success, Soviet and foreign shareholders appeared, the turnover of the stock exchange began to grow rapidly. This was the start of the exchange movement in the USSR, by 1992 there were about a thousand.

And Borovoy goes further and becomes the founder and chairman of the board of directors of the Russian National Commercial Bank. At this time he is actively engaged in educational activities, tells the population about the advantages and opportunities of a market economy. Borovoy becomes a media character, he is often invited to the media, and he becomes a recognizable person. Konstantin Borovoi at this time makes many extravagant acts, for example, meets with the Minister of Finance of the Pinochet government, but donates large sums for various projects, in particular, the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.

He cooperates with the leading politicians of that time, becomes a member of the president's office. But his fame has a scandalous connotation, he does not hide his condition, he is even assassinated. This period of intense commercial activity ends naturally - Borovoe goes into politics.

Politician: Borovoy Konstantin Natanovich

In 1992, the beginning politician Borovoi created the Party of Economic Freedom. He gained fame as a defender of democracy during the coup of the State Emergency Committee, which allowed him to get closer to Yeltsin. In 1995, he passed into the deputies of the State Duma, his performances were remembered by many of his irony and eccentricity. The politician builds his career in opposition to the current government, he defends democratic freedoms and is an apologist for a market economy.

For several years, Borovoy participates in various elections, but luck does not smile at him. All this leads to the fact that he becomes a vivid oppositionist towards the current government.

Opposition activity

The end of the twentieth century became difficult for Borovoy. He believes that he is being pursued by the FSB, he is being watched after him, especially after he was killed right during his conversation with D. Dudaev

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In 2010, Konstantin Borovoi signed the petition "Putin must leave", together with his friend Valeria Novodvorskaya, they become the initiators of the social movement and the "Western Choice" party in defense of European values, later the party was refused registration. The movement continues its activities, proving that there is opposition in Russia.

Life in the XI century

To date, Borovoi actively criticizes Putin's policy, he cooperates with the social and political Internet publication of Ukraine Gordonua.com, where he regularly expresses his pro-Ukrainian ideas. He ceased to be a welcome guest in the Russian media, but he did not lose his popularity thanks to speeches on various political occasions on the Internet.

Borovoe currently has sufficient means to exist, he is a shareholder and the owner of several campaigns. Also, together with American partners, he opens World Wide Consulting, deals with investments and political consulting. He continues to open new companies, attracting large investments, his entrepreneurial grasp has not disappeared in the heat of political battles.

Colleagues about Konstantin Borov respond contradictory. He could not maintain friendly relations with many people because of his sharp language and unpredictability. However, he is respected and valued for his consistent position on upholding the values of a market state.

Family and personal life

Despite the scandalous image, Borovoi admits that he professes true family values. His first, student marriage was a youthful mistake, but with his second wife he lives for many years. Borovoy Konstantin Natanovich, whose nationality, in general, does not matter, promotes Christian values. He has a daughter from his second marriage, his eldest daughter from his first wife died in 2008, and also three granddaughters.