Without exaggeration, we can say that the favorite TV presenter of millions of viewers of the Soviet Union, Russia, near and far abroad is today popular and in demand just like it was forty years ago.
Childhood, family
The biography of Alexander Maslyakov, Sr., originates in Sverdlovsk on November 24, 1942. Sasha was born in the family of a military pilot and a housewife. The father of the future TV star Vasily Maslyakov was born in a suburb of Novgorod. His life was tightly connected with aviation. He fought on the fronts of the Second World War, was a military pilot and navigator. Later he served in the General Staff of the Air Force. Mom Zinaida Maslyakova was engaged in farming and raised her son.
In his youth, Alexander Maslyakov, whose biography will be forever associated with television, did not even suspect about this. In 1966 he graduated from the Institute of Transport Engineers in Moscow, and two years later became a certified specialist in television and radio broadcasting after completing special courses. At the institute, he did not play in KVN, but participated in various student productions and was not at all afraid of the stage.
At this time, the MIIT student student team in KVN was gaining weight and in 1963 won the final of the television game. The team captain offered the pretty and charming Alexander the role of the leader. He did not refuse and the next day after his first broadcast he woke up famous throughout the Soviet Union.
TV presenter career
Alexander Maslyakov was noticed on television and began to actively invite this talented
young people work as host of various youth programs. Any program that he broadcast instantly became super popular. All of them today constitute the Golden Fund of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company - “Addresses of the Young”, “Cheerful Guys”, “Hello, we are looking for talents”, “Come on, girls”, etc. Alexander Maslyakov, whose biography was now inextricably linked with television, in those years it was so in demand that without his participation it was impossible to present a single youth program. He conducted brilliant reports from world youth festivals in Sofia, Berlin, Havana, Moscow, Pyongyang. For several years he led song festivals in Sochi, the program " Song of the Year ”and others entertained Active youth programs.
Why Maslyakov disappeared from the screens
In the late seventies, Alexander Maslyakov suddenly disappeared from the screens. The biography of the famous presenter made a sharp turn. According to evil languages, Alexander Maslyakov was sent to a colony in Rybinsk for illegal operations with currency. In those days, it was a serious crime, but the case was released on the brakes, and a few months later Alexander Vasilievich was free. However, he categorically denies such a fact of his biography.
The disappearance of Alexander Vasilyevich from television screens coincided with the unexpected closure of the KVN program. As the host himself explains, the program was closed without explanation. Probably someone did not like sharp student jokes. After all, the program was originally conceived as entertaining, but students can be expected not only to make jokes about their institute life, but also sharp political remarks.
After 14 years, Alexander Vasilievich again took the post of leading KVN. His first and only partner, Svetlana Zhiltsova, refused to return.
To the question of age
One can often hear the question: “How old is Alexander Maslyakov, has he changed completely over the years?” On the twenty-fourth of November, two thousand and thirteen, the popular presenter turned seventy-one years old. According to Alexander Vasilievich himself, communication with young people and good humor give him strength and energy.
At the celebration of the seventieth anniversary, which took place behind closed doors, many famous and popular people in Russia gathered. On this day, everyone wished the hero of the anniversary creative longevity, and the question of how many years Alexander Maslyakov did not arise. He is always young, and his sparkling humor can be envied by the young.
Alexander Maslyakov: biography, KVN today
To date, our beloved presenter is the permanent leader and director of the most popular KVN program of the AMiK association. Today it is the main ideologist, censor, and the main legislative branch of the International KVN Union. In addition, Alexander Vasilievich is the chairman of the jury of another popular show - “Minute of Glory”.
Personal life
Maslyakov Alexander Vasilievich, whose biography knows the ups and downs and
consists not only of one work, for forty-two years he has been happily married to Svetlana Maslyakova, who has been the director of her favorite program for many years.
Son and successor
On April 28, nineteen eighty-eight in Moscow, a boy was born in the Maslyakov family, who was named Alexander.
The close connection of his parents with Soviet and then Russian television predetermined his fate. From an early age, he was closely associated with the main project of his parents. In his youth, Alexander dreamed of becoming a policeman, a TV presenter career was not part of his plans. Then there was a desire to engage in politics.
After graduation, Alexander graduated from MGIMO, defended his thesis, became a candidate of economic sciences, but did not start his career as a diplomat. Today he is a leading Premier League. Married to Angelina Marmeladova (now Maslyakova). The daughter of Taisia was born in marriage.
Interesting Facts
- The asteroid discovered by the Crimean Observatory is named after the permanent leader of the KVN.
- Alexander Vasilyevich does not drink alcohol at all.
- Once Maslyakov led the program “Sight”.
Future plans
Alexander Maslyakov, whose biography is inseparable from the famous club of comedians, dreams of opening the KVN House in Moscow. And also in the plans of the TV presenter - to live up to a hundred years without parting with humor.
Alexander Vasilievich is popular and loved not only by viewers. His merits are marked by the state. In 2006, he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, Fourth Degree, for his contribution to the development of Russian television.