Russia is one of the key participants in international relations. Along with other permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia is responsible for maintaining international security and peace on the planet. The foreign policy of the Russian Federation is determined by the President; special departments have been set up to assist in its implementation, to which the Office of the Presidential Administration for Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, belongs.
From 2004 to the present day, the permanent head of the department is Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin, an outstanding Russian diplomat. Manzhosin is known as a hereditary specialist in Turkey: in the 90s, his father worked in Istanbul as the Russian consul general. Sources claim that this fact of his biography served as a reason for friendly jokes. In a friendly circle, Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin is known as the "son of a Turkish citizen."
Acquaintance
Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin (the photo in the article tells about his visit to Arzamas in 2014) is the current state adviser to the Russian Federation of the first class. He was appointed to the post of head of the Directorate by decree of Vladimir Putin on April 16, 2004. Alexander Leonidovich took up the post, replacing his predecessor S.E. Prikhodko. Manzhosin was educated at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. He has many state awards.
Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin: biography
The future high official was born on September 28, 1958 in the family of a famous Soviet diplomat. His father, Manzhosin Leonid Iosifovich, in the 90s served as consul general in Istanbul (Turkey).
Study
Manzhosin Alexander Leonidovich in 1980 graduated from MGIMO. It is known that his classmates were Sergey Prikhodko, Vladimir Kalamanov and Alexander Gurnov. He is fluent in two languages: English and Turkish.
About professional activity
From 1980 to 1982 Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin worked in the trade mission of the Soviet Union in Ankara (Turkey) as a translator. From 1982 to 1985 served as a referent, then as a senior referent in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1985 to 1991 Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin as an attaché, and then the third secretary of the Soviet embassy, worked in Cyprus. In 1991, he was appointed second secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he worked for a year. From 1992 to 1993 works as the second, and then again the first secretary of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Manzhosin Alexander Leonidovich: Presidential Administration
In 1993, he was appointed to the post in the Presidential Administration. From 1993 to 1996 He works in a team of presidential aides as a consultant and expert expert. From 1996 to 1997 Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin served in the team of D. Rurikov (Assistant to the President) as a referent.
In the Office of the President for Foreign Policy
In the modern world, the boundaries between external and internal means of ensuring security and national interests are more and more blurred. Under these conditions, foreign policy plays a special role as one of the most important tools for the progressive development of the state, its competitiveness in the context of globalization.
This department is intended to assist the president in determining the most important areas of the country's foreign policy. The department’s functions include participating in the development of the state’s foreign policy strategy, providing the conditions for the president to exercise his powers in this area. The department provides information, analytical and organizational support for the work of the head of state and the head of administration on international issues. The department provides a substantial part of foreign policy events in which the president participates, the interaction of the head of government and the head of his administration with foreign state bodies, organizations, officials, etc.
From 1997 to 2004 Manzhosin works as First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for Foreign Policy. In 2004, by decree of Vladimir Putin, he was appointed to the post of head of this department. In 2008, after the change of president and the advent of D.I. Medvedev to a high post, Manzhosin retained the position that he still holds.
Ranks and awards
For undeniable services to his homeland, Alexander Leonidovich Manzhosin (a class rank of the First Class State Advisor to the Russian Federation received by him on December 20, 2004) was awarded many state awards and was repeatedly noted by the President.
- 07.17.1996, the active participation of Manzhosin A.L. in preparing and holding a meeting in Moscow on nuclear safety issues, the official was thanked by the President of the Russian Federation.
- On March 30, 1998, the diplomat received the gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation for his active assistance in the preparation of the Address of the Head of Government to the Federal Assembly.
- September 28, 1998, many years of fruitful and conscientious work A. Manzhosin earned the gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation.
- 08/12/1999 gratitude of the President A. Manzhosin He was awarded for actively contributing to the preparation of the annual Address of the country's leader to the Federal Assembly.
- 04/02/2001, the official was thanked by the President for his active assistance in the preparation of the Treaty on the creation of the Union State between Russia and Belarus.
- On September 30, 2003, Manzhosin was awarded the Order of Friendship for his conscientious work over many years and his achievements in ensuring the implementation of Russia's foreign policy.
- On September 1, 2008, the Government of the Russian Federation noted Manzhosin's significant contribution to ensuring the activities of the President of the Russian Federation in the field of foreign policy. The diplomat was awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, fourth degree.
- January 18, 2010, for the active participation of A. Manzhosin In preparing the message of the head of state to the Federal Assembly, he was noted by the President.
- January 2, 2010, for a significant contribution to the development of relations between Russia and Belarus, Manzhosin received a Certificate of Honor from the President
ROC Awards
According to Vladimir Putin, the state and the Russian Orthodox Church have a large number of areas for cooperation. The President of the Russian Federation is convinced that the Russian Orthodox Church not only assists in the unity of the Russian people and the state, but also helps to strengthen relations with other peoples and countries. The Church fulfills a very important role for the Russian Federation - the creation of conditions for maintaining harmony and peace between its many nations, ethnic groups and faiths.
Since 1997, close cooperation between the Church and the Presidential Administration in strengthening the international position of the Moscow Patriarchate has been fully supported. The activity of A.L. Manzhosin made a significant contribution to resolving the issue of the unification of the Russian Orthodox Church, provided invaluable assistance to the first visit of the President of Russia to Mount Athos in the history of the Russian Federation.
Alexander Leonidovich provides significant support to compatriots living abroad.
In particular, on February 20, 2014, a high official visited Arzamas. The purpose of the visit, as A.L. explained. Manzhosin, was an introduction to Orthodox spiritual values and shrines.
The Russian Orthodox Church supports the activities of the official. Manzhosin, Alexander Leonidovich, the awards from the church deserved the following:
- 2007 - awarded the Order of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow of the second degree - for creating harmonious relations between states and the church.
- 2008 - for fruitful activities for the good of the Fatherland and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary, he was awarded the Order of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh of the second degree.
- 2013 - for a significant contribution to ensuring interaction between the state and the church A. Mazhosin awarded the Order of Prep. Seraphim of Sarov second degree.
Personal life, family
Alexey Manzhosin is married. There is no free information about his family.
Incident
The media reported that a cyclist was hit by a car of the head of the Office for Foreign Policy of the Presidential Administration. According to media reports, the incident occurred in the evening in the center of Moscow during a bicycle race dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory. According to LifeNEWS, the driver of the BMW representative office, when leaving the house on Old Square in the direction of Maroseyka, violated the police requirement. According to the information provided, at the time of the collision A. Manzhosin was in the interior of his car. During a medical examination, it turned out that the cyclist had not received any serious injuries. The victim did not declare claims.