Name: Zakharova Maria Vladimirovna. Date of birth: December 24, 1975. Place of birth: Moscow, USSR.

Childhood and education

Russian political figure born in December 1975 into a family of diplomats. Father - Vladimir Yuryevich Zakharov - orientalist, specialist in Chinese language and literature, diplomat. He worked for many years at the USSR Embassy, ​​and then at the Russian Embassy in the capital of the People's Republic of China. Since 2014, he has been a senior lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Maria Zakharova's mother, upon returning from China, became research fellow in the capital's Museum fine arts them. A.S. Pushkin. The Zakharovs have published a series of children's books.

The girl spent her entire childhood in China, where her love for history and the East began. A long stay in Beijing left its indelible mark and influenced Maria's character. “I remember my childhood memories - it was a challenge. This definitely did not apply to the life of the “golden youth,” Zakharova shared in one of her interviews.

I studied diligently at school and studied Chinese. On this moment Fluent in Chinese and English.

ABOUT school years Zakharova only knows that she was a diligent student, and since childhood she dreamed of doing the same hectic and serious work as her father. According to Zakharova herself, her favorite program in early years there was an “International Panorama”, where events taking place abroad were discussed.

After Maria graduated from school, the Zakharov family returned to their homeland. In the capital, Maria, without hesitation, entered the Faculty of International Journalism at MGIMO (specialization in Oriental Studies and Journalism). As a fifth-year student, she was sent to practice at the Russian embassy in China, which she had known since childhood.

In 2003, Maria defended her dissertation at RUDN University and received a Ph.D. historical sciences.

Political career

At the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation in China, the diligent and talented Maria was noticed and invited to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Her first place of work in 1998 was the editorial office of the Russian Foreign Ministry magazine “Diplomatic Messenger,” although the girl herself was counting on a different outcome. According to her, she was preparing to become a sinologist and orientalist. But it turned out that when she came to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there were no places for this direction, and she was taken to the press service. This was a serious blow for her, since all her life she had been setting herself up for a different career path.

At her appointed post, the girl found many useful connections, including meeting Alexander Yakovenko, who later became the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

The young employee quickly got used to the work environment, and after some time she was transferred to the press and information department. And in 2003 she became the head of a department specializing in media monitoring. Zakharova worked in this position for a couple of years, after which another promotion awaited her. This time Zakharova was transferred to New York. There she became head of Russia's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York.

After three years, Maria Vladimirovna returned to old place work to Moscow.

In 2011, she was appointed deputy head of the department in the Department of Information and Press of the Russian Foreign Ministry. In 2015, she received a new appointment and headed this structural unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replacing Yakovenko. Zakharova became the first woman in the history of the department to hold this post.

From that moment on, the politician often appeared in public, spoke with the press, and spoke at briefings. Zakharova did not miss the opportunity to express her opinion in in social networks and about the most pressing problems.

A female politician was responsible for overseeing the organization and conduct of briefings official representative Ministry, records in Internet resources on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the formation of information support for Sergei Lavrov during his trips abroad.

At the end of December 2015 Russian politician was awarded the title of Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Second Class, which is a high-level diplomatic rank.

Personal life

Maria Zakharova got married in 2005 while working in New York. Her chosen one was entrepreneur Andrei Makarov. The wedding took place in America. In one of her interviews, the politician said that there were no guests at the ceremony - only she and her husband. Andrey and Maria are raising a daughter, Maryana, who was born in 2010.

IN free time Maria writes poetry and enjoys creating miniature interiors. Maria Vladimirovna has already written two songs, one of them is now included in the repertoire of Alexander Kogan. Another, with the participation of Maxim Fadeev, was performed and taken into production by Nargiz Zakirova, a participant in the “Voice” project.

In 2015, Zakharova Maria Vladimirovna was appointed official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russian Federation. Interest in the person of the first female diplomat to head a serious post in the Ministry is growing.

Search engines constantly ask for biographical information, information about her origin and nationality, and the presence of photos of her husband and children on social networks. Replies from Maria’s speeches are parsed into quotes, and her person arouses great interest in the world press.

short biography

Maria was born in 1975, on December 24 in Moscow, but grew up in Beijing, where her father served. WITH early childhood she admired the philosophy and originality of the East, and very quickly began to speak Chinese. Maria grew up as a capable girl and set herself the goal of following in her parent’s footsteps. The family supported the child’s interest in knowledge.

Maria Zakharova in her youth

She was never forbidden to watch such adult programs as “International Panorama”, where Masha learned the intricacies political life. From childhood, Maria’s mother taught Maria to correctly express her thoughts, describe what she saw and not be afraid to express her opinion.

The fascination with China has not faded over time. After graduating from school, the girl entered MGIMO University, where she showed interest in oriental studies and journalism. As a student, Maria tried to attend information Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There she gained experience and enthusiastically agreed to travel to China to do an internship at the Russian Embassy.

Maria's parents are orientalists

Diplomatic career of Maria Zakharova

Maria Zakharova’s first place of work was the Diplomatic Messenger magazine. Here she proved herself and soon moved to the Department of Press and Information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This was followed by rapid advancement up the career ladder:

1. 2003 became a landmark year for Maria: the young diplomat defended her dissertation and was almost immediately transferred to the post of head of the operational media monitoring department.
2. Since 2005, he has worked at the UN, holding the position of press secretary. permanent representative RF.
3. Then she goes to New York, where 3 years of work brought her invaluable experience for further development.
4. She returned to Moscow in 2008 to her previous position. During the same period, the woman began to travel a lot with Minister Lavrov on foreign business trips, where they organized meetings with the press.
5. In 2011, she was offered a position as deputy head of the Department of Press and Information at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
6. Since August 2015, he has become director of the Department of Press and Information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, where he still works today. In the same year, she received a high diplomatic rank, becoming Envoy Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of the II class.

Influential politician Maria Zakharova

As an active person, Zakharova often appears on television. She appears as an expert in many programs related to politics. Her statements are always interesting and extraordinary. On central channels a woman is not afraid to express her opinion, winning the interest of the audience with openness and honesty.

Social activity

In 2016, Maria became the second most cited blogger in Russia. She became one of the first among officials who began to actively explore the Internet space for her statements, comments and posts. The diplomat actively exhibits his photographs from various events and communicates with the Internet audience. Zakharova owes her popularity largely to the network she uses as a feedback with citizens of the Russian Federation and other countries, finding out public opinion.

M. Zakharova on vacation

Significant criticisms

The foreign press and politicians note that Maria’s arrival at the Department of Information and Press of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affected the statements and comments that the institution publishes and provides. Behind last years they became tougher and more aggressive. The diplomat responds to this criticism that a different time has come and now she is following the example of her foreign partners.

Representatives of the BBC note that when difficult relationship between Russia and America, the words of an official sound quite strange and in some places not even diplomatic. Her statements have been compared to Soviet-era newspapers, where the editorial pages were full of criticism of the West.

With Vladimir Putin

In our country, Zakharova is compared with Jennifer Psaki, a former official representative of the US State Department. Comparisons are in favor of Maria, since Psaki allowed herself a lot ridiculous statements, which created her image of an incompetent woman. Zakharova takes her work with great responsibility. It seems that there is no issue in world politics that an intelligent woman does not understand.

Personal life

Maria tries to protect her personal life from public curiosity. Information about parents is open. The place of birth of parents, education and place of work is known. But find out the details family life almost impossible.

Maria hides her husband from everyone

Until recently, no one knew whether Maria was married. The woman avoided answering questions about whether she had a husband and what his nationality was. The diplomat also did not tell us how many children there were in the family. The biography of Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova, as an official of the Russian Foreign Ministry, is in open access, photos and video materials are in demand. But being on high leadership position, the woman at some point decided to lift the veil of secrecy.

Recently, the diplomat shared photos from the wedding with subscribers. It turned out that gala event took place in America in 2005. Maria's husband Russian entrepreneur Andrey Makarov.

With daughter Maryana

U happy couple eight-year-old daughter Maryana is growing up. In her free time, Maria Zakharova likes to write poetry. Some of them even became songs performed in the Russian Federation. For example, the diplomat wrote a song dedicated to the soldiers who died in Syria together with Maral Yakshieva. Performed by famous singer Nargiz.

“Mogendovid” by Mariam Zakharova
or Attention is above all!

“Zakharova’s parents are diplomats.”

I immediately remembered Vladimir Volfovich with his unforgettable: “Mom is Russian, father is a lawyer.”
And here at once both are diplomats.
Judging by the comments to the article, the formation of a nation of dear Russians is progressing successfully.”
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Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ Λόγος, καὶ ὁΛόγος ἦν πρὸς τὸν Θεόν, καὶ Θεὸς ἦν ὁΛόγος

Today I was sent a screenshot of a comment by a certain “Mikhail Chernovol” posted on the website of the newspaper “Zavtra”. Usually I don’t comment on this and don’t pay attention at all. But for a number of reasons, I will make an exception for these words: “... on this Masha’s chest on a gold chain there was not a symbol of Christianity, but “Mogendovid” - a six-pointed star, the Star of David.”

I remember in the second grade I brought a new word from school - “Jew.” Mom asked if I understood the meaning. I answered that I didn’t understand, and that’s what the guys said, but I remember that it sounded reminiscent of the word “livery.” Mom sat me, a seven-year-old child, on her lap and said: “This is such a nationality. The French are also a nationality, as are the Chinese and the Ukrainians. Here we are - Russians. They live in peace different people, and there are a lot of nationalities. They have different languages, different dances, different fairy tales. They can live in different countries or in one country." Everything was clear, and I was about to get off my knees. "But I want to tell you one very important thing. Unfortunately, you will still hear a lot of bad things about different nationalities. There are people who will say that one nationality is good and the other is bad. One people is better or worse than another. It is not true. Every nation has good and bad. Remember this. And no matter what you hear, know that there are no bad or good nationalities, there are bad or good people", said mom. Then she thought and added: “Since you learned this new word for you today, I want you to understand its meaning.” “I understand, mom, you explained it,” I hurried about my business. But mom said: “No, not completely. You're russian. Both dad and I are Russian, and your grandfather is half Ukrainian. We speak and think in Russian and live like Russians. But you were born thanks to a doctor who was Jewish. And if it weren’t for him, it’s unknown how everything would have turned out for us, the Russians. Remember this forever. And never allow people of other nationalities to be humiliated in front of you.” And I remembered. Probably because they were very simple words, a very clear example. Or simply because my mother is like that. I remembered them forever.

When I was 20 years old, I ended up in Israel - it was a one-day excursion on a boat during a week-long vacation in Cyprus, where my mother and I were taken by her brother. These few hours in Jerusalem and Bethlehem changed my life. Fully. Religion appeared in it. Not faith. It was there before, in the form of an intuitive feeling, premonition and even understanding. But it was all somehow... pagan, or something. And it burned there. This charge is still enough. All memories are fresh and even tangible. While still in Bethlehem, I said that I would undergo all the rituals in Moscow. And my uncle, who helped us a lot financially at that time, bought me the same gold chain that I always wear in one of the local jewelry stores. Returning to Moscow, I was baptized. Since then I have been Orthodox, in the sense that I try to be so. On the back of my small cross, which was bought in an Arab shop and which is always with me, it says “Jerusalem”.

Our religion prohibits hatred. She punishes her for it. But I have something in me that in English is called objective hate, and in Russian, forgetting about pathos, it can probably be expressed as the famous “noble rage.” I hate all types of nationalism (from racial discrimination to religious intolerance), I hate it when they humiliate or bully, no matter who. And I also hate stupidity and stupid malice, which are capable of seeing the Star of David not only in a flower or a snowflake, but even in the formula of benzene.

When I was thinking about who to ask to be my daughter's godparents, I had two cherished desires. First. So that these people are kind and love to laugh. Second. So that they, if possible, represent different nationalities or lived in different countries. So that my child from early childhood, as with my milk, absorbs the richness and diversity of this world and smiles. So that borders, skin color, cultural differences would never be barriers for her. Consider this my personal contribution to the fight against nationalism.

I'm lucky. Our godfather is Georgian. Sparkling and cheerful, and very kind, despite the fact that due to national question, most likely, will never see his family’s beloved Sukhumi and Sukhum again. Our godmother, I don’t even know who’s nationality (judging by the bright beauty, it’s a mix of everything), lives in New York, and when we all get together, Maryana enthusiastically plays with her son, born in a marriage with a fiery Brazilian. And our nanny, who put her soul into Maryana, is Armenian. Cool mix. “Mikhail Chernovol” would have been torn apart;)) ( ttps://www.facebook.com/)

Typical reaction of the Russian Runet:

“Here, I think, it would also be very helpful for Masha to get acquainted not only with the nationality of the doctor’s mother, but also with the nationality of her parents’ grandparents, both mother and father, and other relatives. And I am sure that she would have been filled with even greater gratitude to the Jews for being born into this world, and you and I would have been much more clear about her Israeli religious insights, the flared up feelings and the fire that burned her soul since that young 20-year-old Ti years of age.

Masha’s extremist definition of nationalism becomes more understandable, as the eternal cosmopolitan feeling of a pathological liberal, in relation to its moral antipode, national feeling, as a feeling of belonging to one’s people and its culture and pride in everything good that this people has, pride in its history and his accomplishments. But judging by Masha’s statements, such feelings towards Russia and the Russian people are alien to her, she did not say a single word about her country of residence. In addition to the cosmopolitan liberal spirit are her extreme negative reviews about Stalin and the usual lie repeated to her like a parrot about “multi-million victims Stalin's regime" Here, as in other liberal mantras, liberals themselves resemble answering machines.”

Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel
proposed to expel all goyim from the country

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You can see the “mogendovid” here:

…and here:

For reference. Types of the “Star of David” made by Jewish jewelers:
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Star of David pendants (jewelry)

O. Maxim Kozlov: The Star of David is now -
it is an anti-Christian symbol of Judaism

An Orthodox priest believes that Christians should not wear a six-pointed star...

“The Star of David is currently used as a symbol of Judaism, the Jewish religion, and is largely used in non-Christian or anti-Christian contexts.”“, said the rector of the home church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana at Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Archpriest Maxim Kozlov, answering a question from a reader of the online newspaper “Tatiana’s Day” about whether “he has anything to do with Orthodox symbols six-pointed star, and why it is called the Star of David.”

The priest emphasized that the six-pointed star in itself is not a special symbol of Judaism, but the meaning that it has acquired for itself now is forces the Orthodox to abstain from its use.

Biography of diplomat Maria Zakharova: how did she realize her talent? Does she have a husband and who is he?

Maria Zakharova is a true professional, diplomat and candidate of science. She works at the Russian Foreign Ministry and does her job brilliantly, protecting the interests of Russian state. Beautiful appearance, intelligence, status attract great attention; The woman has many fans all over the world. Who is she, how did she become the face of " Russian propaganda"Who is her husband and children - we will answer all these questions in this article.

Success story of Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova

The future star of the diplomatic front was born in Moscow on December 24, 1975, but Maria spent her first years of life in the capital of China, the city of Beijing, since her parents were associated with oriental studies and often visited this Asian country. Father Vladimir, being an orientalist, had an excellent command of the Chinese language and understood the culture of this country. Mother Irina also specializes in the history and culture of China, and is a candidate of art history. The couple once published a collection of Chinese fairy tales for children.

The parents instilled in their daughter an interest in Chinese civilization; As a girl, Maria visited monasteries and other important places in China, and walked a lot along the streets of Beijing. She did well at school and learned Chinese. Even a simple game of dolls creative person transformed into a hobby - creating various interiors in miniature size.

Since childhood, the future celebrity wanted to live an active life, travel a lot, and do serious work. Maria was interested in the socio-political situation on the world stage, so she began to understand politics from childhood. Zakharova was responsible, performed any work efficiently and to the end.

Life in China also affected higher education, which she received upon returning with her family to Moscow. The girl studied at MGIMO majoring in Journalism and Oriental Studies. The talented Maria, after receiving her diploma, returned to China to do an internship at the Russian Embassy in Beijing. In 2003, in Moscow, she defended her dissertation and became a candidate of historical sciences: the future diplomat used her life experience by doing research current state China.

Soon Maria began working for the Diplomatic Bulletin, a magazine published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Working in the editorial office, the girl proved herself well, performing her duties efficiently. This was noticed by the future Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Yakovenko. With his help, Maria began her work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A good team was important to Alexander, and in the girl he found a like-minded person, for whom the first place was not personal interests, but collective work.

Maria Zakharova is fond of sports. In the photo she is after the marathon.

The diplomat began working in the Department of Information and Press, where she worked until 2005, after receiving a promotion: Maria became press secretary of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN in an office located in the USA, New York.

Three years later, she returned to her previous position, and in 2011 she received a promotion: first she became deputy head of this service, and then replaced him in the post. The girl actively participated in various television programs, she was known in the media sphere: Maria was remembered for her tough and straightforward statements, for which she received recognition among the people.

For her merits and diplomatic skills, she became an adviser on foreign policy Russia. During trips, the woman often accompanies Minister Sergei Lavrov and supports him in business. Maria became a laureate of the Order of Friendship in 2017.

A woman watches her figure, goes to the gym, and actively plays sports. There is another talent - she loves to write poetry.

Who is Zakharova's husband?

Very little is known about the diplomat's personal life, since she does not talk about what she considers confidential information, and also because she is concerned about the safety of her family. She has a husband, Andrei Makarov, who is engaged in business. They got married in the fall of 2005 in the United States, where the girl worked.

In 2010, a daughter, Marianna, was born, whom she raises in her free time. In general, when she manages to relax, a woman prefers to be with her family.

Popular and beautiful girl, a successful diplomat, Maria Zakharova is tough and sometimes aggressive at work, but loving and tender in the family. She is passionate about her work, making Russia stronger in the information space, creating a worthy image. Loving mother surrounded by care from her family and husband.

The biography of the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Russian Federation Zakharova Maria Vladimirovna is interesting even to people far from politics. They want to know literally everything about her: who her husbands are, her children, her nationality. Photo Russian analogue James Psaki, as Zakharova is often called, can be easily found on the Internet.

Biography, family and childhood years

On duty of father:

• diplomat;
• orientalist;
• specialist in Chinese language and literature;
• later (in 2014) senior lecturer in world economics and politics.

The Zakharov family moved to the Chinese city of Beijing, where our heroine spent her childhood. And Maria was born in Moscow on December 24, 1975, under the zodiac sign Capricorn. Soon after her birth followed her departure. They lived in China for 13 years.

Young Maria loved walking with her parents through Beijing park streets and monasteries. Then she happily shared her impressions with her grandmother, who remained in Russia.

The girl was a diligent student, Chinese was quite easy for her. As a child, she, like all girls her age, loved to play with dolls and even glued houses for them. Over time, this hobby grew into a serious hobby. As she grew older, Masha began to create miniature interiors.

The girl dreamed of following in her father's footsteps; she liked to be the center of attention. The field of activity of Maria Vladislavovna, Maria’s mother, a former museum employee of fine arts, attracted her no less. While most children could not be torn away from the “Visiting a Fairy Tale” program, Maria was interested in the completely non-children’s television program “International Panorama”. She absorbed information about economic and political events abroad like a sponge.

The Zakharovs returned to their homeland when their daughter graduated from school. In Moscow, she entered MGIMO, choosing the specialization “Journalism and Oriental Studies.” In 1988, the girl, being in her final year, was sent to China, which became painfully dear to her. She completed her pre-graduation internship at the Russian Embassy.

After 5 years, Maria successfully defended her dissertation at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia on the topic “celebrating the New Year in China.” What did you get it for? academic degree becoming a candidate of historical sciences.

Career

The editorial office of the Diplomatic Messenger magazine is the first place of work for Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova. Thanks to professional qualities and ability to get along with people, she quickly joined the team.

Soon, by decision of the management, the girl was transferred to the Department of Information and Press under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Russian Federation. And already in 2003, Zakharova worked as the head of operational monitoring of the media.

She held this position for 2 years, after which she went to New York, where she was press secretary of the permanent government of the Russian Federation at the United Nations.

From Zakharova’s biography, it follows that her return to Moscow to her previous department occurred in 2008. And in 2011 she was appointed to the position of deputy head of the department and press.

She occupied this chair for 2 years, after which she became the head structural unit Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having taken the post of Alexander Lukashevich, former boss. The employment of a Russian woman did not prevent her from arranging her personal life.

Her happiness is in her husband and children, or rather in her daughter. Zakharova shares some photos on social networks.

1. Organizing and conducting briefings by the official representative of the Ministry.
2. Maintaining official accounts on social networks.
3. Providing information support to Sergei Lavrov (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation) during his trips abroad.

All this was the responsibility of Maria Zakharova.

Maria Zakharova before losing weight: l private life

As for her personal life, Maria Vladimirovna prefers not to talk about it. It is only known that she is married to businessman Andrei Mikhailovich, who supports her in everything. On November 7, 2005, they got married in New York. At that moment, Zakharova was in the United States for work. In 2010, the couple became happy parents.

Their daughter Maryana was born. In her free time from work, Maria Zakharova writes poetry, some of which she posts on her pages on social networks.

In addition, she is the author of the lyrics of the song “Bring Back Memory,” which the woman dedicated to the Russian military personnel killed in Syria. She's like anyone family woman, loves to spend weekends (which happen so rarely) with his family.

It happened that she had to take her daughter with her to work, since there was simply no one to leave the baby with. The civil servant admitted: she does not have stylists, she chooses her own clothes for everyday life and diplomatic meetings, and does it exclusively with her own money.