Today, for a long time, no one is surprised by the fact that the spouses of the first persons of the state are not quiet natures who prefer to lead a closed lifestyle, but stylish and sophisticated ladies who are not alien to active public activities. A vivid example is the wife of Dmitry Medvedev. She is not only elegant and new-fangled, but also knows how to present herself so as not to “offend” the taste preferences of a multi-million dollar female audience. Well, the situation is binding, and Dmitry Medvedev's wife must correspond to the high rank that her husband occupies in the state apparatus. And she succeeds one hundred percent. Surely almost everyone knows what the name of Dmitry Medvedev’s wife is. The Russian press has repeatedly covered who Svetlana Vladimirovna is. However, not everyone is familiar with her biography, so we will consider this issue in more detail.
Years of childhood
Dmitry Medvedev’s wife is from Kronstadt. She was born on March 15, 1965 in the family of a military sailor. The maiden name of the wife of Dmitry Medvedev is Vinnik. Svetlana spent her childhood in the village of Kovashi, in the cities of Lomonosov and Kronstadt.
Then her family moved to the city on the Neva (Kupchino district). In the northern capital, young Svetlana and went to school. It should be noted that in childhood, Dmitry Medvedev’s wife was a real fidget: she gladly took part in school plays, skits and even became part of the youth KVN. Her activity charged many.
Svetlana's peers say that while sitting at her desk, she was unusually attractive, and many boys wanted to be friends with her, but she chose the modest Dmitry.
Student years
Having received a certificate of maturity, Svetlana Vladimirovna applied to a prestigious St. Petersburg university for the faculty of accounting, economic analysis and statistics. And the girl successfully passed the exams. However, already being a student at FINEK, Dmitry Anatolyevich's future wife, Medvedev, was no longer as active as she was at school. It is likely due to the fact that the educational process in the above university, as claimed by the teachers themselves, took a lot of strength and energy.
One way or another, from the first year Svetlana Vinnik decided to transfer to the evening faculty and did this in order to go to work. Classmates practically do not remember the blonde girl who, having received a diploma, began to work in her specialty, but not for long.
Dating history
Svetlana was friends with Dmitry from the age of seven: they were destined to study at the same school, but in parallel classes. She was an initiative, cheerful and mischievous girl, and he was a quiet and modest boy. This was not love from school. They were just friends and talked to each other a lot. The future wife of Medvedev Dmitry Anatolyevich did not experience a deficit in male attention, and some spirited and extraordinary boy, of whom there were many in the class, could become her chosen one. One way or another, but at school, the friendship between Dmitry and Svetlana never developed into a real bright feeling. Everything was later.
Chance meeting
After graduation, their life paths diverged for a rather long time. But then they again converged, and the meeting was random. Dmitry did not forget about the girl all this time and continued his courtship when he taught legal disciplines in his native university.
Svetlana also liked the young man, and they started dating. In 1989, the couple got married.
Difficult everyday life of family life
After the wedding, Svetlana Medvedeva, together with her husband, settled to live in her father's house, namely in a three-room apartment. It was not easy for Dmitry to feed his family for the salary of a teacher. And his young wife understood this like no other. It was Svetlana Medvedeva (Dmitry Medvedev's wife) that in many respects became the impetus thanks to which her husband became what he became. Thus, she set the tone not only in household matters of the family, but also in building a career for her husband. The future first lady of the country was able to change priorities in the affairs of her husband, focusing on teaching in the direction of business.
Fateful dating
In the early 90's, Dmitry Medvedev's wife, whose biography contains a lot of interesting things, understood that it was time for her husband to try his hand at commercial structures. She helped him head the legal department at Ilim Pulp Enterprise, a large timber processing company, and then become one of the managers of Bratsk Timber Industry Complex.
Svetlana Vladimirovna herself was an excellent expert in financial and economic issues, therefore, she could easily have reached great heights in the field of business, but it was decided that commercial affairs are the prerogative of her husband, and she should focus on social work.
While still a student, Dmitry Anatolyevich will meet with the future mayor of the northern capital Anatoly Sobchak, who later offered him the post of assistant at the city hall. Soon, fate will bring him together with Vladimir Putin: he oversaw international activities at Leningrad State University, and later worked with the head of state on the committee of the St. Petersburg City Hall for external relations. And the wife of Dmitry Anatolyevich did everything possible to support her husband's undertakings and help him realize his new qualities. She became for him the main partner in everything.
Mother's role
Of course, the Russians already know a lot about who Dmitry Medvedev is. The wife, children of the politician are also important accents for the public. It should be noted that Svetlana Medvedeva took place as a mother, having given birth to a son, Ilya, in 1996. After this event, she went headlong into worries about her own offspring, temporarily ending her career, although she worked in a "prestigious" place. Her husband insisted on this, and she agreed with his decision.
However, Svetlana Vladimirovna was not used to staying at home for a long time and from time to time she tried to discuss with her husband the question of an additional lesson for herself, but her husband insisted that everything should remain as before. As a result, Dmitry Medvedev, whose career began to climb uphill, fully provided for his family, and Svetlana took care of the child.
Positive influence on the husband from one more side
It should be noted that the former first lady of the state not only helped create a career for her husband, but was also able to transform him externally.
The wife of Dmitry Medvedev, whose photo is regularly published by domestic media, made sure that her husband maintained his physical form. He began to regularly visit the pool and gym, and also did yoga, so he was able to lose extra pounds. In general, listening to her advice, the spouse was able to significantly change in a positive direction.
Activities for the benefit of society
And what does Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev’s wife do now? Her area of interest is public affairs. She has been dealing with them for a long time.
Svetlana Vladimirovna, in particular, oversees the implementation of the target program "Spiritual and moral culture of the younger generation of Russia", which was approved by the patriarch himself. Medvedev is trying by all means to pay attention to the quality of modern youth education, which, unfortunately, ignores spiritual and moral values and is rather inert about the fact that modern boys and girls are addicted to alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
For his beloved city on the Neva, Medvedev also tries to do a lot. So, Svetlana Vladimirovna implemented the large-scale project "Partner Cities Milan - St. Petersburg", the financial resources of which were addressed to orphanages.
Charity
Svetlana Vladimirovna today devotes a lot of time and patronage. Under her “guardianship” are the boarding house number 1 in the city on the Neva, which sheltered more than three hundred children of young and middle age. Even when her husband worked as an adviser to the head of the Leningrad City Council, the future first lady of the country was organizing charity concerts, exhibitions and other events.
Having moved to the metropolitan metropolis, she was less and less interested in the field of politics, devoting much time to patronage and social life.
Stylish lady
Medvedev carefully monitors not only his appearance, but also his wardrobe, preferring to dress in strong and elegant outfits of eminent fashion designers. For example, she became friends with Valentin Yudashkin and became his regular client. To the extent possible, Svetlana Vladimirovna tried not to miss events related to the demonstration of brand and designer clothes, and sometimes she herself acted as the initiator of fashion shows.
Able to correctly combine religious and secular life
Medvedev is a believer who tries to adhere to church rules. Moreover, in her life there is time for social events and charitable deeds. Svetlana Vladimirovna is trying to ensure that relations between the authorities and the church are at the highest level.
Topped the ranking of business ladies
Seven years ago, experts from the Institute of Politics and Business developed the top of the most business women in our country. Applicants for this “title” were evaluated according to the following criteria: degree of fame, degree of recognition in the profession, ability to quickly find managerial decisions in a non-standard situation, degree of influence in political life. And the first line in the ranking was given to Svetlana Vladimirovna. She was even compared to US First Lady Michelle Obama, emphasizing that they are very similar in terms of intelligence and character.
And, of course, some can not help but worry about what financial assets the ex-first lady has. According to information recorded in the tax return, she owns a used Volkswagen Golf brand car, as well as a small cash deposit.
Regalia and rewards
Back in 2007, Patriarch Alexy II presented Medvedev with the Order of the Holy Princess Olga of the II degree. After some time, Svetlana Vladimirovna received from the hands of Vladyka a public award addressed to her from the Charity Fund named after Grand Duchess Evdokia of Moscow.
Then, already in 2008, the mayor of the Italian Milan Letizia Moratti awarded Medvedev the highest city award under the name Golden Ambrose.
In the same year, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, Kirill awarded Svetlana Vladimirovna with a Patriarchal letter in commemoration of the first family day of love and fidelity in our country.
Six years ago, the ex-first lady of the country received the Cyril and Methodius International Prize, addressed to her from the Slavic Fund of Russia and the Moscow Patriarchate.
In 2012, Svetlana Vladimirovna was awarded the Order of Glory and Honor of the I degree from the Russian Orthodox Church.
