The writer-publicist Nikonov Alexander: biography and creativity

Nikonov Alexander Petrovich - scandalously famous author of the book and publicist. He, without fear, expresses his opinion and fiercely defends him in disputes.

Biography

August 13, 1964 in Moscow was born Alexander Nikonov. Biography of young Sasha did not differ from that of other children. The boy was brought up in an ordinary family of workers, went to the ordinary Soviet kindergarten, after which he entered the school closest to the house. A diligent study of Alexander Nikonov did not differ. But he showed great interest in history. His tenacious memory instantly grasped the events of the past years, and the analytical mind did not want to obey the Soviet system. In high school Sasha often asked provocative questions to the teacher of history and social studies, dared to argue with the generally accepted opinion and did not intend to obey the bone system of the Soviet Union.

Years of Youth

In the eighties, Alexander Nikonov studied at the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys. In the air, the mood of approaching freedom is soaring, and the youth are looking forward to change. It was during this period that Nikonov understands that soon there will come times when the thoughts that arise in his head will become actual. In the years of his youth, Alexander often participates in the apartments, where the leading youth of the late eighties gather and actively participate in the debates on political topics. At the same time Alexander Nikonov makes his first "feather samples".

Career

At first Nikonov tries himself as a publicist. His witty opposition articles he places in the Moscow Komsomolets, Trude, Moscow Komsomol, Stolichnaya Gazeta, and Nochnoe Rendezv. It is also published in "Postscriptum", "Ogonek", "Capital".

In the nineties Nikonov the writer ripens. In 1994, the first book of Alexander was published . Provocative name plays a role - the edition with a circulation of 20 thousand copies is disassembled like hot cakes. Also in these years come to life a publicist and there are firmly grounded scandals.

Scandal for scandal

"Thanks" to his sharp language and categorical statements, Nikonov Alexander is often in the midst of a scandal. In the autumn of 1996, joint activities with Dmitry Bykov bring him the first attraction to court. Alexander spoke to the person involved in the case of the publication of the non-format newspaper "Mother".

The rebel Nikonov actively promotes the use of obscene words not only in everyday life, but also in the press. The first edition of the abusive newspaper went on sale April 1, 1995 as an attachment to the publication "Interlocutor." He also calls for radical measures, publishing his rubric in the newspaper Novy Vzglyad.

The next big scandal happens after the publication of the book "Upgrade of the Monkey." In one of the chapters of the book, the prosecutor's office saw a frank call for the legalization of drugs. Therefore, it was decided to completely remove the books from the free sale. However, the author did not give up and a year later published a reissue titled "The Crown of Creation in the Interior of the Universe", where he made the necessary corrections to the text and completely excluded the chapter, which did not suit the representatives of the prosecutor's office.

In the same, in 2009 Nikonov Alexander Petrovich wrote an article "Do it, so that you do not suffer." In it, he raises the question of euthanasia for newborns with severe brain pathologies that will not allow the child to develop as an independent and full-fledged personality. The offensive language spoken about these children provokes a wide response among the Russian public. In the press, the critics attack Nikonov. February 2010 is marked by a hearing on the scandalous publication in the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the Union of Russian Journalists. The RJM decides on the excessive extremism of the article and recognizes Nikonov's approach to journalism as unprofessional. However, several colleagues in Peru advocate freedom of speech and the author of the article on euthanasia. Thus, Nikonov received the support and protection of Alexei Venediktov, Yevgeny Dodolev, Victor Loshak, Pavel Sheremet, who have the reputation of leading publicist publicists.

Awards

Despite the accusations of unprofessionalism coming from fellow journalists, Nikonov Alexander manages to receive approval of his activities. In 1999, he becomes the owner of the state award for his contribution to public culture and receives the Pushkin Medal. In 2001 he was awarded the Union of Journalists of Russia. In the following year, in 2002, Alexander received the proud title of laureate of the journalists' prize, organized by the magazine Ogonek. The scandalous work "Upgrade of the Monkey" is awarded with the Belyaev Prize. And the "Anna Karenina, the female", published in 2009, receives the award of the Russian cultural and educational award "Nonconformism-2010" from Nezavisimaya Gazeta.

"Upgrade of a monkey"

"Monkey Monkey" - this book, which includes seven sections and forty-one chapters. In his work the author raises questions about the existence of God, gives the most popular scientific theories of the formation of the universe, proves the universality of the evolution process. Each page of the text is literally imbued with violent atheism, lack of morality, untested scientific theories. Reading the book, you come to the opinion that there is no God, and we are just another round of inevitable evolution.

Mastery and erudition of the author can only be envied. The popular scientific work captures literally from the first page. Taking the book in hand, it is better to dedicate this day exclusively to reading - it is impossible to break away from it. However, do not take everything written by the author, at face value. Let this work become a kind of training of criticism for the reader.

"The End of Feminism. What a woman is different from a man "

In 2005, the author's work "The End of Feminism. What a woman is different from a person. " The very title of the book gives rise to a scandal. In the first of four parts of the book, the author raises the problem of a low level of education in the West. He puts forward his hypothesis of the spiritual impoverishment of the American nation. In the second part of Nikonov denounces the frantic American feminism. An analogy is being drawn between the Bolsheviks and representatives of the women's movement. In the third part, the author thoroughly studies the issue of feminism in America and Russia.

The last part of Alexander Nikonov's book is the smallest in volume and, perhaps, the most important in the whole composition. This section presents scientifically confirmed facts about the psychophysiological differences between men and women. Alexander gives a lot of facts and references to authoritative sources in support of his words. The book is fascinating, but some theories, despite their scientific validity, cause a desire to argue with them.

"Riding a bomb. The fate of the planet Earth and its inhabitants "

The questions of the origin of the Earth and the humanity that inhabits it are what Alexander Nikonov has always been interested in. "Riding a bomb. The fate of the planet Earth and its inhabitants "is another attempt of the writer to analyze and tell the readers about modern theories about the past, present and future of the planet. Alexander, having collected facts, offers us a prediction about the future fate of the Earth. Interesting stories about scientists of different times and their discoveries, which once turned the world over, make reading even more fascinating.

Between Scylla and Charybdis

At the moment this is the last published book of the writer. Nikonov in this work returns to the already expressed ideas in the "Upgrade of the Monkey." He leads the way out of the crisis, which turned out to be modern civilization. Scylla in his view is the excessive conservatism of society and the obscurantism that reigns in him, and Charybdis is politically corrected to the point of absurdity. These two cornerstones explain the causes of the pathetic situation of mankind. How to find the golden mean, able to keep all of us from falling into the abyss?

Blogging and social activities

To date, the official website of Nikonov is unavailable. Certainly, special services were attached to this. And no wonder. Alexander constantly keeps his hand on the pulse of public and political life of the Russian Federation and does not miss the opportunity to open his eyes to the reality, zazombirovannuyu "box" people.

In his blog, Nikonov regularly publishes materials that cause lively disputes in the network. The writer actively discusses the conflict in the Donbass. Today, the most actively discussed topic is the war in Syria. Nikonov in details, with the help of such visual materials as the map of Asia and Europe, graphics, tables, defends his own point of view.

In 2012, the political party "Russia without obscurantism" was established and registered. Since 2013, Alexander Nikonov - chairman of the Federal Political Council of the organization.

The Nikonov phenomenon

Articles and books by Alexander Nikonov cause constant interest of the masses. It is unlikely that this is due to a great writer's talent. Rather - a thorough selection of the most acute and relevant topics, categorical arguments and harsh language, sometimes not without strong words. The majority of opposition politicians and people in power can learn to propiate from him.