Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin, Deputy Chairman of the Government of Mordovia, the son of one of the most scandalous Russian governors, Nikolai Merkushkin, who oversaw the republic from 1995 to 2012, and then became the governor of the Samara Region.
Talk about the resignation of his father was a very long time. On the eve of the Duma elections, CEC chairman Ella Pamfilova said that the Samara region is at risk for administrative resources, in addition, the name of Merkushkin was very actively pronounced during the mass dismissals of governors. They openly wanted to remove him, but he stubbornly remained in his chair.
Clan Merkushkin - representatives of the modern Russian elite - a byword among those who are knowledgeable. Previously, Nikolai Merkushkin led Mordovia, now in the ruling elite is his deputy as deputy chairman of the Government of the Republic.
Education
Alexei Merkushkin, the youngest son of the ex-governor of Mordovia, was born in 1978 on June 20 in the city of Saransk. He is a lawyer by training, in 2000 Alexei Nikolayevich received a diploma in "Law" at Moscow State University. N.P. Ogareva.
Deciding to deepen his level of knowledge, he chose a prestigious Moscow university. In 2004, Merkushkin Jr. graduated from the Plekhanov Academy, defending his thesis and acquiring the title of candidate of economic sciences.
Job
His career began in 2001 as a legal adviser at the confectionery company OAO Lamzur S. In the same year, he made his way to the top of the company, becoming a deputy in February, and in March the director general himself, and then was admitted to the board of directors of the organization.
Since 2005, Merkushkin Jr. is president of the Ruscon-Mordovia basketball club.
In 2008, he became a member of the board of directors of CB Mordovpromstroybank; since 2009, he has been chairman of the board of directors of this credit organization.
Alexey Nikolaevich Merkushkin at one time made an investment in Advertis advertising agency, as well as in LLC GUK Business Real Estate. In addition, under his jurisdiction such companies as LLC Fuel Company, LLC Mordovneft and LLC Saranskneft, as well as LLC TC SMAK, were noted and the list did not end there.
Sarmich LLC, engaged in the production and sale of cheese products, as well as the organization Invest-Alliance LLC, are associated with his name. As a businessman, Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin is also known for controlling the entire entertainment segment of the city of Saransk.
Top echelons of power
He is the youngest in the family, hardworking and open, decent and business, Alexei Nikolaevich Merkushkin. Who is the son of in the government of Mordovia? On December 5, 2012, the Head of the Republic signed Decree No. 346-UG on the appointment of Alexei Nikolayevich as deputy chairman. In the rank of minister, he was entrusted with the task of targeting the Republic. He is entrusted with the most responsible sector - preparing the region for the 2018 World Cup, and he declares that his region is in the lead in terms of the level of training.
Personal and family
Merkushkin Jr. speaks good English. As for his marital status, he is happily married, he and his wife are growing up two sons.
According to Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin, he prefers an open style in life and work. In his opinion, in a democratic vein, much more can be achieved than simply by orders and sole opinion.
He considers himself to be moderately ambitious person, because healthy ambitions are a way to improve a person as a person, and not a hindrance at all. As for his attitude to religion, it is rather restrained. Mordovian deputy chairman Alexei Merkushkin is an Orthodox Christian, but, he said, he is not often in church.
When asked a question about the size of the family, he admits that he favors a large number of children, and believes that it would be optimal to return to that system when ten offspring in the family were the norm. Of course, in modern realities, this is hardly possible, because it is unacceptable to raise babies in poverty. Nevertheless, Merkushkin believes that the main thing in relations with children is full communication, education in the rising generation of humanity and decency. Only then will a person grow up good and right if he understands where and in what true life values are. It's hard to argue with that.
Sports and recreation
What other values does Aleksey Nikolayevich Merkushkin recognize, his biography, activities, sports preferences and food cravings, as well as his favorite form of relaxation, are of great interest to people who are more or less familiar with the activities of his family. As for the most beloved sport, for the politician basketball has been and remains. But the sports club "Ruscon-Mordovia", which is headed by Merkushkin, today, unfortunately, does not spend as much time as the owner would like. There’s no time to watch matches, ”complains Alexei Nikolaevich.
Nevertheless, according to him, the club will not be abandoned and will receive its development. The Minister himself played basketball in his childhood, was in the basketball section, and this particular sport is closer to him than football (entrusted to him).
The father of two sons admits that he used to love outdoor activities and trips to different countries of the world for educational purposes, he wanted to know more, see. Today Merkushkin prefers a more relaxed holiday with his family, for example, just frying barbecue with children in the lap of nature.
Work in the Cabinet of Mordovia
Alexey Merkushkin headed the Ministry, and from the moment he was appointed, his person aroused interest even among those who usually did not care about the country's political life. After all, the power of his father, Nikolai Merkushkin, in all spheres of influence has long gone beyond Mordovia.
Alexei Nikolaevich adequately responds to preconceived opinions addressed to him, and in an interview he shares with reporters that, while at his post, the only thing he wants is prosperity for the region, as well as ensuring worthy preparation of the city of Saransk for the most important sporting event of 2018.
He emphasizes that upon taking up his post, his schedule has become quite tight, a lot of responsibility and restrictions have appeared, the comfort zone has approached zero. Like his father Nikolai Ivanovich, the youngest son Alexei Merkushkin loves his work and considers it necessary and important. Someone must fulfill it, and Merkushkin Jr. is trying to do it best of all for the good of the region.
He is accustomed to respond calmly to criticism, the main thing, according to him, is that this criticism be justified and constructive. After all, man is not the Lord, and it is natural for him to make mistakes. And no one complained from the Kremlin about his work, Merkushkin Jr. reports in his interviews.
In this case, with the Head of Mordovia, Vladimir Dmitrievich Volkov, he established an absolute constructive dialogue. According to Alexei Nikolayevich, their relationship is close, and most importantly, fruitful. In particular, questions regarding preparations for the 2018 World Cup are being addressed with understanding and promptly.
He often consults with his father, but does not abuse it, only if the matter is really very serious. Alexey Nikolaevich prefers to solve most problems on his own. When asked about his work style, he replies that he has chosen a democratic option for cooperation with his colleagues. Decisions are made together, everything is in sight, no one is hiding, everything is open and transparent.
Authority
He frankly admits that the most important authority for him is Vladimir Putin. According to him, a person who has been in the post of leader of the country for decades cannot but arouse admiration. Putin is a very serious politician, and the role he plays and will play in the long run for the country will be clear over time, but the minister has no doubt that this will be a serious contribution.
In an interview, Alexei Merkushkin repeatedly emphasized that he himself does not plan to build a political career, as such, but only solves problems within his post.
His principles
As a competent Minister of targeted programs, Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin is aware that any work creates a certain resonance in the information field. And it is not necessarily expressed in admiration. The main thing here is to understand that you are not idle, but work, and how people react to this is the second question. Many, according to Merkushkin, who have a negative attitude to hosting the World Football Championship in Saransk, simply don’t know what condition the region is in today, where its strengths and weaknesses are, and by what parameters it can be compared with other cities.
Saransk today is not an abandoned small town. According to Merkushkin, many people forgot that other important championships in other countries were also held in smaller cities without loss of quality.
When asked what principle he adheres to in his work in terms of strategy and tactics, from the point of view of innovation, he frankly says that his methods are completely different, it all depends on the situation and the nature of the issue. Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin always adheres to the middle ground and tries to avoid extremes. At the same time, he notes that he advocates overall progress and moving forward, but in some issues only a conservative approach will be accepted, as thoughtless innovative solutions can only do harm in certain cases.
According to him, power is sometimes a rather dangerous weapon that can ruin a person. Everything is changing, both cities and people, but, thank God, not always for the worse, we must try to do everything only better.
What will be built in Saransk for the 2018 World Cup
It is planned to build the Yubileiny stadium in Saransk, and it is also expected to see four training sites completed and commissioned. The repair of the city’s air harbor is also important - the reconstruction of the airport and the road from the stadium to the airport, equipped with a convenient interchange, will also be carried out on time along with the improvement of urban energy and water supply systems.
All work should be carried out in good faith, because, according to Merkushkin, the authorities are trying for people. Guests and fans will be accommodated in new comfortable hostels in which students will subsequently live. Roads are also built on conscience to become the most functional and useful for residents of Saransk.
According to the minister, those who understood what the region was like before, now do not recognize the city of Saransk. Alexei Nikolayevich Merkushkin admits that there is so much new and good that he even finds it difficult to name his favorite place in the Mordovian capital. He especially notes the beauty of the new university building, the comfort of the Millennium Square and the grandeur of the Cathedral. According to the minister, he is happy to be in the atmosphere that has reigned in Saransk today.
