Alexander Evstigneev Channel One. Son of Irada Zeynalova: I love both parents. Mom’s wedding is her choice. Beginning of a journalist career and relocation from Bratsk
Perhaps there are no professions that are bad or uninteresting. Each one draws to itself or keeps some of its secrets. This article is devoted to a man who connected his life with a profession that was interesting and dangerous - with military journalism. But, before the story goes about war correspondent Alexander Evstigneev, we will plunge a little into the history of military journalism.
Journalists under fire
Now the concept of "war correspondent" is familiar to our ear. But the appearance of such a position can be connected already with Alexander the Great - it was for the first time that people who were engaged in describing battles, campaigns, and military operations in the enemy’s lands began to accompany him. In fact - chroniclers from the battlefield.
With the advent of the printing press, it became possible to educate the general public about events taking place on the battlefields with the help of newspapers. In the nineteenth century, a real golden age begins in military journalism - this is facilitated by the advent of the telegraph.
The first professional military journalists also appeared in the nineteenth century - this is due to the Crimean War. Even the names of the “pioneers” have been preserved - in the besieged Sevastopol, the journalist of the Moskvityan magazine N. Berg described the fighting, and from the side of the Allied forces the course of the war was described by the correspondent V. Kh. Russell, who afterwards became quite famous.
In the twentieth century, they were no longer just those who covered the course of events, but also people who could influence the public opinion of the warring countries. Yes, and among the journalists come across names more and more famous - remember, for example, the war in Spain, where Konstantin Simonov, George Orwell and many other writers and poets worked as military journalists. Now the profession of a war correspondent still remains relevant, necessary and increasingly dangerous, since the development of weapons increases losses even in small, local conflicts, including among war correspondents.
Childhood
The future journalist Alexander Evstigneev was born "deep in the Siberian ores" - in the city of Bratsk. He graduated from high school there and did not even think about becoming a journalist in the future and connecting his life with television.
From childhood, he went in for sports, swam well, and was a physically active child. He dreamed of doing archeology, sat at history books and, as they say, was a bookworm.
Education
After graduating from high school, Alexander Evstigneev enters the Faculty of History. Then he studies in graduate school, at the same time earning money in various places - including starting to write small of his city, mainly on popular science topics.
After graduating from the graduate school of the Faculty of History, he is engaged in science, is preparing to defend a doctorate, but fate brings Alexander to the local television channel, where he begins his career as a journalist - not yet a war correspondent.
Beginning of a journalist career and relocation from Bratsk
Alexander Evstigneev himself says that he had to leave Bratsk, having quit his job on local television, due to a change in power in the city and, accordingly, a change in political course. Alexander was not happy with the principles that the new bosses brought to Brotherly Television, and since Alexander was already the editor-in-chief at that time, all the changes concerned his work in the first place. Censorship was very strong, and engagement with power became very obvious. For himself, Alexander saw two ways out: to change his job or “break down”. The second - I did not want, so I had to leave.
Moscow was chosen as the most difficult option - I wanted and it turned out very successfully. Arriving in Moscow, Alexander first got into the news agency, which was engaged in economic news.
First channel
To date, Alexander Evstigneev is a war correspondent on Channel One. There, again according to the memoirs of the journalist himself, he got there by accident - he was looking for work, but here they offered such an option. It was a sin to refuse. Although at first Alexander worked in the information block, which was responsible for economic news and had nothing to do with Ostankino. When I got bored with messing with numbers, I asked for a translation, because, according to the journalist himself, it is much more interesting to work with living fates, real people, than with numbers. So Alexander Evstigneev got on Channel One, soon becoming one of the most famous Russian war correspondents.
Dangerous business trips and interesting stories
Behind the back of the journalist are many hot spots. The situation in the world is now very unstable, therefore, as regrettable as it may be, there is enough work for both soldiers and military journalists. Considering that Russia now has its military presence in many parts of the world, there are enough work for military journalists of federal Russian channels. Of course, the key areas are Donetsk and Syria.
Also, in addition to military conflicts, journalist Alexander Evstigneev works in areas where the emergency mode is declared. For example, in an interview, he recalls how he flew with colleagues to Uzbekistan, where explosions occurred in military depots. In the conditions of an almost illegal situation, a small report was made from the scene, although by the end of the trip, the Eustignee and colleagues even went to a military prison, where they spent some time until the circumstances were clarified.
Among Alexander's memoirs there is a story about the plot from the board of the cruiser "Moscow" - the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet. Together with his colleagues, he was present on board when the vessel conducted military exercises, honing its shooting skills, various maneuvers and other elements of naval combat. Alexander Evstigneev told, at that moment groups of three were found on board and there was a real fight between journalists.
Personal life
Alexander Evstigneev, whose personal life is little known to the general public, was married twice. The first marriage lasted ten years - the chosen one of the journalist was called Natalya, and she was a colleague in the shop. The couple married back in Bratsk, and they even had a baby - a son. But, apparently, something went wrong, and after a ten-year period, Alexander and Natalia divorced.
A year later, rumors began to appear in the newspapers that Evstigneev began an affair with the very famous Russian TV journalist Irada Zeynalova. Initially, the novel was known at the level of rumors and gossip, but in the sixteenth year, Alexander Evstigneev and Irada Zeynalova announced their engagement, and a little later they got married. The couple has no joint children yet, but Iraida already has a son Timur from his first marriage.
"Direct Speech" of a journalist: about himself, about work, about Bratsk and about Moscow
In a few interviews and conversations with colleagues, you can find interesting information about Alexander Evstigneev.
For example, Alexander tells of his hometown of Bratsk that he has "a soul in place." After all, the journalist’s parents and friends all remained in their hometown. And the journalist’s plans to go home again with age.
Regarding his departure, Alexander says that it was difficult only the first time - when he just left. And then a new job completely captured and there was simply no time left to get bored. In addition, there is the opportunity to fly home several times a year, which allows you to see your relatives and not to forget the “feeling of a small homeland”.
As for the work on Channel One, Alexander notes a very high level. He says that at first, of course, the feeling of some kind of “provinciality” was, maybe even crushed, especially against the background of the capital’s colleagues. And then it passed, and at the same time there was a feeling that the province does not mean worse. In any provincial city, on any television there are talented journalists, strong personalities. And if a person "does not shine" on federal channels - this does not mean that he is bad.
Alexander jokes about his further goals, that he wants to be included in the top ten journalists of Channel One. At worst, becoming a millionaire.
Conclusion
Alexander Evstigneev, whose biography is presented in this article, is not only an interesting person, but very interesting. Although, it is possible that it cannot be otherwise - with such and such a profession. Unfortunately, very little information about the journalist is publicly available, which is also understandable - a war correspondent is a valuable figure, which means that he is at risk of destruction not only on the battlefield, but also in his own country and at home. By the way, Alexander Evstigneev is on the black list of the Security Service of Ukraine due to the fact that he conducted stories from the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.
Irada Zeynalova is preparing for the new television season, in which she may lead one of the shows on Channel One. In "Sunday time" the fans will no longer see the presenter, she left her post in this program. Changes are coming not only in the professional activities of the star, but also in her personal life.
Irada marries her colleague Alexander Evstigneev. A man is several years younger than his chosen one, however, the couple has a lot in common. The ex-husband of TV presenter Aleksey Samoletov is calm about the fact that soon she will bind herself with a new marriage. It is possible that he will not even succeed in congratulating the ex-wife on a happy event personally.
“We are all adults, everyone has their own independent lives,” says Alexey. - Now I am going from a business trip to a business trip, I have constant shootings, so I don’t even know if I will be in Moscow during her wedding. I have a lot of things to do, work. ”
By the way, a couple Timur’s son is growing up. The young man served in the army and is studying at the prestigious metropolitan university of MGIMO. In the future, he does not plan to follow in the footsteps of his parents and become a journalist. Despite the divorce of his parents, he has an excellent relationship with both mom and dad. Zeynalova and Samoletov are also friendly.
“We remained in normal relations with Irada, our child also lives his own life,” Alexei said in an interview with Life.ru.
Interestingly, Airplanes by profession, like the new chosen one, is a war correspondent. He was among those who, in 2004, during the seizure of a school in Beslan by Chechen terrorists committed a heroic act.
“Lesha was awarded an order and a medal for him, he was given an apartment, but all this was later ... And then I went with him, trying to get my beloved person out of that terrible state, and I thought all kinds of things: what kind of hero is he, and how courageous and beautiful person , and that we have been meeting this courageous man for almost a year, but he hasn’t made any offers yet, ”Irada recalled in an interview about her former husband.
Alexander Evstigneev during his career also visited many hot spots and in areas of natural disasters. So, in 2014, a war correspondent came under fire near Slavyansk.
The news that the country's most famous television journalist has become the most discussed not only on the Web, but also on the sidelines of the Ostankino television center. The romance of the 44-year-old now ex-presenter of the Vremya program and war correspondent Alexander Evstigneev was discussed in 2015, when the queen of the news broadcast went on a business trip with a journalist to Lugansk. Collaboration in hot spots soon grew into something more: rumors about dating the couple at the forefront began to reach Moscow. At that time, each of them was busy with his own career and free from marriage bonds: Zeynalova and her husband Alexei Samoletov filed for divorce at the end of October 2015, having been married for more than 20 years, and Evstigneev broke up with his first wife Natalya several years after moving to Moscow.
As Life managed to find out, the young journalist, who was still not known for his reporting on the hostilities, conquered Channel One, more than one came: along with him, his wife Natalya Ustyugova got a job in Ostankino. Former spouses met in their hometown in the Irkutsk region, where for six years they had built a career in the Bratsk television company, after which they decided to expand their horizons. The first threshold of the television center was crossed by Alexander, and then transferred to the capital and his wife. Their union cracked a few years later, after which Evstigneev continued to work in journalism, and Natalya started raising their common son Sasha, who is now 7 years old.
Irada and Alexei, in turn, are growing up their son Timur - a young man will turn 20 in a few days, but he has already managed to serve in the army and begin an independent life. As it turned out, the young man and his famous mother have long been living separately and try not to interfere in each other’s personal lives - Samoletov Jr. devoted himself to study, and Irada disappeared all the time at work or on a business trip. The news that Timur would soon be present at his mother’s second wedding did not seem to surprise him at all: in an exclusive interview with Life, the young man said that he rarely discussed personal life with his family.
- I can only say that I love both mom and dad, ”Timur Samoletov shared with Life. - If mom decided to remarry, this is her choice and her personal life. I love my parents equally, and my mother’s wedding does not affect my life. I did not delve into the essence of their relationship, I only know that he and Alexander met at work.
As it turned out, now Timur has less reasons to worry about parents, whom his son more often saw on a blue screen than at home. Since Zeynalova was taken off the air of "Sunday Time", the famous TV presenter can finally be seen outside the walls of the television studio.
Now that my mother was taken off the air, she began to be less at work. Waiting for a new appointment, but I don’t know which one. We have been living separately for a long time, and we have not yet discussed this issue.
Many prophesy to the promising heir to the stars of the state channel a great future on television. Even his parents persuaded him to enroll in international journalism for a long time, but Timur refused categorically, observing for a long time the rhythm of work of Irada and Alexey. " Timur is a guy with brains, he has both English and German. But he said: "Anything, just not journalism!"I don’t want, like you and Dad, to poke up bloody snot all the time, "complained Zeynalova several years ago, when all her attempts to grow a shift turned out to be futile.
After serving in the army, Timur Samoletov entered MGIMO, where he is now in his second year. The young man plans to find himself in the military field, so he studies the Arabic language at the faculty of international relations. In parallel, the son of journalists is working, again - avoiding the journalistic profession.
I’ve been working for a long time, but I don’t have a permanent job, how lucky. The last time he was involved in the sale of theater tickets. We have to combine work and study, it is difficult, but necessary.
The third member of the Zeynalova family - journalist Alexei Samoletov - also plunged into work after a divorce. According to the 52-year-old TV presenter, he was also not interested in the personal life of his ex-wife.
I did not communicate with Irada on this subject, so I have nothing to comment on. We are all adults, everyone has their own independent lives, ”said Alexei Samoletov to Life. - I am currently traveling from a business trip to a business trip, I have constant shootings, so I don’t even know if I will be in Moscow during her wedding. I have a lot of things to do, work. We remained in normal relations with Irada, our child also lives his own life. What really happens, I do not know and am not inclined to believe in open publications until I receive confirmation, because I myself have been working in journalism for too long. I have no reason to delve into her life.
The newlyweds celebrated the wedding in a narrow circle. The 44-year-old bride was in a long, fitted dress in dark blue. Groom - in a classic suit. Among the guests at the celebration were Tigran Keosayan and Margarita Simonyan.
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The latter reported on Twitter that Irada and Alexander are now legitimate husband and wife. Margarita published a photo with the bride’s father and signed it: "We give Irada married with Avtandil Zeynalov!"
Was at the celebration and a relative of the bride Svetlana Zeynalova. "The wedding of the sister. Irada, be happy! Love and joy! So, remember 16.12.16!" - Svetlana wrote on Instagram and shared a video of the dance of the newlyweds.
It is known that Zeynalova and Evstigneev have been in a relationship for about two years. Before Irada, Alexander was married to his colleague, reporter Natalya Ustyugova, who gave birth to his first child. Zeynalova has been married to television reporter Alexei Samoletov for more than ten years. They had a son, Timur. In 2015, the couple divorced.
According to Irada, she made a difficult decision about divorcing her first husband. “Alexei is a wonderful friend, a wonderful father, but the relationship between us ended. We existed quite distantly from each other. People part in less difficult situations. Son Timur grew up. And we grew up,” Zeynalova explained.
The idea of \u200b\u200ba divorce came to Irada when she began an affair with Alexander Evstigneev. “We met when I returned to Moscow, I became a host. Sasha always worked for our graduation. A talented guy with a good sense of humor. He always came up with something like that, surprised,” the newly-made wife said in a recent interview.
