Perhaps the brilliant career of the current Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, Sokolov Maxim Yurievich, can be envied. This man really achieved real success in the political and economic field. Now his activities are attracting more and more attention due to the activity, initiative and brilliant leadership qualities of the politician.
Biography of Sokolov Maxim Yurievich
The future politician was born on September 29, 1968 in St. Petersburg. He was brought up in a family of doctors. As a schoolboy, the boy stood out for his activity. For example, on a school bench, Maxim led a pioneer organization, and in high school he led the whole headquarters of pioneers of Leningrad. By the way, it is noteworthy that it was during this period of life that Sokolov met with the current chairman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko. At that time, the girl led the regional committee of the Komsomol.
Education Sokolov
Maxim's parents really wanted his son to follow in their footsteps and become a doctor, but his choice fell on another profession. Sokolov stopped at the A. A. Zhdanov Leningrad State University, having graduated from the law faculty to begin with. In 1987, Maxim had to suspend training for military service. But then Sokolov very quickly caught up with the program and renewed the lost knowledge. The young guy externally passed the last year program and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the same university in 1991. Having received a red diploma, Maxim Yurievich took the post of lecturer in macroeconomics at his native faculty. At the university, Sokolov worked for 2 years.
Just at the university, many acquaintances of Maxim with the future leaders of Russia took place. As a Komsomol, he attended meetings led by Vladimir Putin, who at that time was still an assistant to the rector. And one of his favorite subjects - jurisprudence - Sokolov studied at the lectures of Dmitry Medvedev, who was a simple teacher.
Carier start
In addition to working at the university, Maxim Yurievich, along with his friend, was engaged in commercial activities. In 1992, Sokolov founded and headed the Rossi-service company, which was engaged in the development of security systems, construction, international logistics and technical supply of facilities.
In 1997, Maxim Yurievich became a member of the board of the alumni association under the name "Commonwealth" at his home economics department. First, Sokolov preferred Komsomol work. However, he soon realized that this area was no longer promising and moved into the field of business. In just a couple of years, Sokolov with two partners organized the Corporation S company, which specialized in dismantling structures.
Soon, this company was at the center of numerous scandals due to the construction of elite buildings in the historic city center. This is what caused a lot of protests by local residents and special bodies for the protection of architectural monuments. According to some sources, Sokolov is the main culprit for a significant change in the historical landscape of St. Petersburg. Many believe that the damage caused to the city during the urban development projects of the current Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation can be compared with the change in Leningrad during the blockade.
But after Maxim left for civil service, the company closed, and the passions around the company subsided. While managing his own company in 2003, Maxim Yurievich received the position of Deputy President in the Association of Home Builders and Manufacturers of Building Materials of St. Petersburg.
And in 2004, as a successful entrepreneur, Sokolov transferred to the civil service in the administration of St. Petersburg. Many say that it was old friend Valentina Matvienko who helped Maxim to settle in a new place. At the same time, he received the post of chairman of the committee on investments and strategic projects, where he worked for 5 years.
Career
In early 2008, a statesman defended his thesis. And in December of next year, Maxim Yurievich was included in the presidential program for the training of leaders. And very soon, Sokolov was appointed head of the Committee on Trade, Industrial Policy and Economic Development of St. Petersburg.
Thanks to the successful performance of duties in the post, Maxim soon received a new offer: to go to the federal government and work under the leadership of the president himself. Upon receiving the invitation, Sokolov took over as head of the department of infrastructure and industry. And already in 2012, his rapid career reached its peak - Putin appointed Maxim Yurievich Sokolov as Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.
Sokolov among the priorities of his activities highlighted the reduction of the role of the state in the activities of transport companies, the stimulation of the development of air transportation, the improvement of the comfort and safety of means of transportation, as well as the simplification of access for disabled people to transport.
Interestingly, before the appointment of the president to such a high position, Sokolov had never even encountered the field of transport. That is, in this area he is certainly not a professional. Maxim's only experience is overseeing the reconstruction of Pulkovo International Airport. But even in this project, the role of Sokolov was insignificant - the allocation of budget funds for construction.
Achievements and rewards
Among other things, Maxim Yurievich was repeatedly noted and awarded the government of the Russian Federation. In 2010, Sokolov was promoted to the first-rate rank of state adviser. In 2008, Maxim was awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland". Also in his arsenal there is a badge "Honorary Worker of Transport of the Russian Federation."
