Igor Lebedev was born into the family of a politician and scientist on September 27, 1972 in the capital of Russia. Since childhood, the boy was very smart, never needed anything. Had a lot of friends. He is the only child in the family, so he received love in full, despite the fact that his parents are very famous and busy people.
Parents
His dad is a well-known politician who created one of the most rated parties in Russia, Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky, the head of the LDPR. When Igor was eighteen years old, his father decided that his son should take his mother’s surname so that the father’s surname would not interfere with the young future deputy in the implementation of his plans. It should be noted that such a decision on the part of Vladimir Volfovich was very correct. Igor Vladimirovich thanks to such a decision in his life relies only on his own strength and does not enjoy the influence of his father. And only this alone indicates that everything in life Lebedev achieved independently.
Mom Galina Lebedeva devoted her life to scientific activities in the field of biology, wrote more than one dissertation, and even became a candidate of science.
Political activity
In 1995, Lebedev became the right hand of his dad. Along with this, he leads the organization of young politicians of the Liberal Democratic Party of the Russian Federation.
In 1996, she ran for the State Duma, got to the polls, but did not gain the required number of percent of votes. In the same year he graduated from the Law Academy and received a red diploma. Becomes a specialist in the field of jurisprudence. As a result of the election, he falls into the State Duma from his father’s party. Vladimir Zhirinovsky receives the post of vice speaker of the State Duma, and his son becomes the head of the Liberal Democratic Party in his place. And in December 2007, Igor Vladimirovich Lebedev received the status of a deputy. He also becomes a candidate of sciences in the field of sociology, a doctor of sciences in the field of history.
Family life
Igor Vladimirovich Lebedev, whose family consists of four people, married the beautiful Lyudmila, who is also a candidate of sciences in biology. In 1998, he became the father of two sons - the twins Sasha and Seryozha Lebedev. Igor is an excellent family man, a wonderful father. He devotes all his free time to his family.
Lebedev’s dream, as it turned out after one of the interviews, was to become president.
The son of Zhirinovsky has land in Penza, Moscow, Pskov. Several houses and apartments throughout Russia. Owns two cars. It is the richest of its entire family, and also has the majority of VTB Bank shares.
Igor Vladimirovich Lebedev and his wife often appear at public events - this suggests that he is proud of his wife.
Awards and other achievements
Lebedev has been awarded more than once and has more than one order. On August 5, 2011 Igor Vladimirovich Lebedev received the Order of Honor for his conscientious and active participation in the life of the country. On June 12, 2013 he was awarded the Order of Good for active creative work.
On July 25, 2006 Lebedev was awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", II degree - for conscientious work.
October 21, 2009 he was awarded a certificate of honor of the President of Russia for social activities. In addition to these, he has many other letters of honor.
During his political activity, Igor Lebedev, whose photo appeared more than once in the media, more than once became an accomplice in deafening scandals, which were reported in newspapers and reported on television.
Currently holds the position of deputy chairman of the State Duma. Lebedev is considered a born politician, he achieved his position in the State Duma himself. He participates in all elections, more than once was the initiator of amendments to laws. One of the amendments made to the Criminal Code. The subject of the amendment was drunk driving. Lebedev was for the fact that the deprivation of rights must be immediately. He also takes part in scientific activities, supports young talented scientists, writes dissertations, which he successfully defends.
Igor Vladimirovich Lebedev is a versatile person, so it is not surprising that he is the idol of many Russians.