Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin: biography and creativity

Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin - a very well-known figure. He deserved authority with his biographical works and television projects. He has developed his own particular style of exposition of historical facts and details of life of many prominent political figures. Many historians know his scrupulousness in studying the material in the process of preparing books and television programs. Researchers of the history of our country love and respect books where Leonid Mlechin is the author and editor.

Origin and family

Mlechin Leonid Mikhailovich was born in 1957 in an intelligent family, where his mother, Irina Vladimirovna Mlechina, and his stepfather, Vitaly Alexandrovich Syrokomsky, and even his grandfather were engaged in journalism, translations, and writing. Mother became famous Germanist, performed countless translations from the German language. It was she who first translated into Russian the most famous novel by Günter Grass called "Tin Drum". Her own publicistic works also received recognition abroad and were translated into foreign languages. My stepfather professionally engaged in journalism, at various times served as editor-in-chief of Evening Moscow, deputy editor-in-chief of the Literary Gazette, and later deputy chief editor of Izvestia.

It was a very educated, intelligent and cultured family in which Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin was brought up and grew up. Nationality as such has never been at the forefront, although one of the grandfathers spoke for a while in Yiddish. But the generation of Leonid's parents and the generation of grandparents were atheists, so Jewish holidays and culture were not particularly supported.

Very great influence on Leonid Mikhailovich had his grandfather, Mlechin Vladimir Mikhailovich. He told many things to his grandson about his life, about participation in the revolution, and then in the civil war. Subsequently, he became a theater critic and head of the theatrical spectacular censorship in Moscow. After him, there was a huge, rich library with a lot of markings in the fields. Leonid Mikhailovich liked to look at those notes in his time.

Education

Having been educated in such a family, it is not surprising that young Leonid decided to enter the journalism faculty of Moscow State University, which he successfully graduated in 1979. Leonid Mikhailovich in his interviews repeatedly said that for him then there was no other choice. He could only become a journalist. If every day parents talk about the editorial staff, imposition, circulation and so on, it is very difficult even to think about choosing some other way. And Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin became a journalist in the third generation.

Professional activity

Already in his teens, at the age of 15, young Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin published his first article in the newspaper Pionerskaya Pravda. After graduation, Leonid got a job in the weekly Novoye Vremya, where he worked until 1993. The last step in the career of Leonid Mlechin was the post of deputy editor-in-chief. For 14 years he needed to achieve such a high professional level, gradually improving his mastery of the author and editor.

After the completion of his fruitful cooperation with the "New Time", Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin took up the post of editor of the international department and at the same time the post of deputy editor-in-chief in the newspaper Izvestia. He became a member of the editorial board of this edition. At the same time, he began to conduct the program "De facto" on the TV channel "Russia". This brought him public popularity. Subsequently, Leonid Mlechin conducted many TV programs, he became the author of his own television projects.

There are cases when Leonid Mikhailovich was threatened for his professional activities. These are films about North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong-il. Unfortunately, there were threats from representatives of the DPRK's special services. But after the intervention of the Russian Foreign Ministry, all issues were settled peacefully.

Books

Many people know the historical works written by Mlechin Leonid Mikhailovich. The books of his authorship are guaranteed success. Knowing the author's passion for the smallest details, to the painstaking work in the archives, one can not doubt that another masterpiece will not deceive his reader and will again be on top. But not only historical and documentary chronicles Mlechin Leonid Mikhailovich. Writes interesting not always about dictators alone and those in power from the recent past. From under his pen regularly appear quite frank erotic novels. As the author himself says in his interviews: "I just amuse myself when I'm bored of doing history."

TV shows

Leonid Mikhailovich Mlechin became famous for his television programs. His proprietary project was the "Special folder" program, which was later renamed the "Documentary Cinema of Leonid Mlechin". Many issues were published on separate discs. It can be said with certainty that this project took a worthy place in the history of documentary cycles on domestic television. Leonid Mikhailovich and his team paid a lot of attention to the little things, spent hundreds of hours searching for unique and documentaries unknown to the viewer, allowed to look at the already well-studied events from a new angle thanks to the comments given by the author. Mlechin Leonid Mikhailovich is associated with many, above all, with this project on TV.

In the late 1990s, he became the author and presenter of the program "Late Supper", conducted a talk show "Versts", in the daily evening news release gave his political commentary on the events taking place in the country and the world.

Awards

Leonid Mikhailovich became a deserved journalist, his work is valued not only by fans, but also by colleagues. Leonid Mlechin, a member of the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union since 1986, then a member of the Writers' Union of Moscow, received the title of Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, two TEFI awards, as well as the Order of Friendship and the RF Government Prize. List all his awards are very difficult: his talent is appreciated. He is regularly invited with lectures on journalism and the history of the USSR, with whom he travels around the world.

Plans and prospects

Leonid Mikhailovich has great creative plans. Still there are many white spots in the history of our country, which simply need to be filled. Many myths that do not correspond to reality are rooted in, which you just need to fight, because you need to know the history of the country for every citizen. Some of his books are devoted to international problems, but the approach remains the same: maximum attention to detail, no speculation, only facts that can be confirmed. It was his professional approach to the work Leonid Mlechin earned an impeccable reputation.