"Boy-major" from the Godless lane.
"Boy-major" from the Godless lane.
ALEXEY OF WHITE HAIRS.
In a youth of Artem Borovika were rather afraid: in those editions, where
It worked, many suspected of him the informer. There was Artem
It is benevolent and smiling, so a unique occasion for
Suspicions its short relations could serve only with
Clear-eyed children from bodies. But it, more likely, family.
"I celebrate you, sons of diplomats, actors, ministers and
The professors, the grown fat actresses, journalists-magnates... "- has sung
Once ardent Jury Shevchyuk, having started in wide use
Expression "boys-mazhory". Almost the most evident
Artem Borovik became an embodiment of this expression.
The Subject childhood.
At Artem the life was set at once.
To be born in a family of the Soviet political analyst,
Americanist Henry Aviezerovicha Borovika already in itself
Happiness. But in addition to that to spend all childhood in America is
And at all a dream delightful, "Moscow-Kassiopeja".
Having returned home, Artem together with parents has lodged in
The literary house in the Godless lane (we will remind, that Henry
Aviezerovich is besides the writer and the playwright). Here
All creative elite of capital came, on regiments there were books,
Decorated with autographs of writers with world names. Looked
Both diplomats, and personnel scouts, and also generals
Various departments.
Therefore there is nothing surprising that in the put term
The young man has carried documents on faculty of journalism Moscow
The state institute of the international relations, where
Safely also has arrived. Still the student Artem, as well as was necessary,
Has joined the ranks of the CPSU.
After MGIMO the young man has appeared in "the Soviet Russia" -
To the newspaper which after "Truth" was the main thing ideological
Communist Party megaphone. Thus then, in the beginning 80, it was esteemed
The edition almost liberal, and unlike same "Truth"
It read with pleasure.
Artem has entered department of the international life and has quickly converged with
The coevals working in edition. It was entertaining enough
The company: Vladimir Jakovlev, the future creator of the publishing house
"Kommersant"; Dmitry Lihanov, the future publisher of magazine "Nurse";
Vladimir Tsybulsky, the future founder of the advertising newspaper "the Center
Plus "; Vasily Golovanov, simply future star of journalism. For
Exception Tsybulsky, all other children could be proud
Notable origin, that is were those "mazhorami".
However the glory of fathers already became for them a hindrance, and everyone tried
To prove own skill in hot to shop of sketches and
Reportings, and at the same time and own independence.
- We were such anarchists, - recollects Dmitry Lihanov,
The friend to youth Borovika. - Somehow under New year we have arranged
kapustnik, taking for a play basis "At the bottom" and "the Grief from mind". In this
To performance we severely convicted not only our newspaper
Management, but also all party press. But us it is constant
Editor-in-chief Nenashev covered.
To young men came to mind the most impudent ideas, and - that
The most curious - they much of them realised.
For example, once Borovik and Lihanov have decided to go on VAZ,
To take (not to buy, and to take!) there "field" and by this car
To sweep on Smolensk road, describing the sentimental
Travel.
Artem has asked nenasheva to sign the corresponding letter, with
Which has left for a city of Tolyatti. Therefrom it prikatil on the newcomer
To white "Field". Children have with own hand painted the car and
Together for a month have dashed away from Moscow.
- It was the excellent trip! - smiles Lihanov. - Then we
For the first time have seen, how actually there live the people. Has However, happened
One trouble. I sat in Smolensk, and п vп п have gone on a visit to
To the chairman of any Belarus collective farm with whom was
Sign. There the Subject was gone. I was called by his parents, I something it
Said lies... Eventually I have called in militia, have explained a situation and
Has told: "keep me informed searches. If here will be gone
The correspondent of "the Soviet Russia" you understand, than it
Threatens! "To me called each hour and reported:" Here have found
Any - in a dirty coat and valenoks! "" Is not present, I speak, it not
It. Search further ".
Artem then was itself - the hospitable collective farmer has opened for
Expensive Moscow visitor all granaries, and well brought up
The young man could not offend the owner.
So would be error to think, that young Borovik and it
Friends did not know any other pleasures, except job. Girls and
Alcohol took in their life a worthy place. However, as assure
Eyewitnesses, on Artem the alcohol had bad influence: it
Became aggressive. Once even has fought with Vladimir
JAkovlevym. Looking from our present tomorrow, it is necessary to estimate
All charm of this fight between the future magnates of mass media.
Uau-uau - you're in the army now.
Reorganisation has begun. Dmitry Lihanov expelled by the new main thing
With the editor from "Sovraski", it was arranged in "Spark" where just was
Vitaly Korotich is appointed. Last became a publicity embodiment
And light prospects. Lihanov the beginnings actively to call in the reformed
"Spark" Borovika. And soon that has dared.
Much reportings Borovika from the American till now are memorable
Armies in which it has served two weeks. At these reportings was
Uneasy background. The matter is that according to the arrangement with
American side our person should appear in them
Armed forces only in exchange for the reciprocal invitation
The American in our armies. Such condition categorically not
Arranged the Ministry of Defence: to start up "supostata" in the Soviet
Army it seemed an awful invention. But at Borovika were good
Relations with marshal Ahromeevym that has played the role in this
Histories. Besides, Vitaly Korotich constantly was on communication
With "the architect of reorganisation" Alexander Jakovlevym, which, in
The turn, the exchange too has helped to make. (However, Americans
Have sent to us the fighter of advanced years, but it was already unimportant.).
- But, as it seems to me, - speaks Lihanov, - the American army
Has made upon the Subject much smaller impression, than Afghanistan. It
Wished to be, and, as a matter of fact, was in "Spark" the military reporter. Not
Casually its liked writer was Heminguej. A subject dreamt
To spend a youth on every possible wars, and then to write novels.
About Afghani war Borovik has really written the book
"The hidden war" - only not art, but documentary.
At first it has been published in the USA and only then - at us.
If the son for the father does not respond.
On an outcome of 80 writer Julian Semenov, father Stirlitz, has solved
To create the newspaper with the name exciting imagination
"Top secret". Simeons then headed International
Association of the detective and political novel - this organisation
Also became the founder of the new edition.
Possessing the widest communications, JUlian Semenovich has managed to convince
The then Chairman of Ministerial council Ryzhkova to allocate to the newspaper
The credit. Experts name the unprecedented sum on those times - whether
One million, whether one and a half million dollars.
On this money the newest import equipment has been bought.
Employees received the salary of times in five more than in others
Editions: after all "Top secret", despite the state
The credit, was, as a matter of fact, the first private edition in the country.
To all journalists of the newspaper have given out so-called dark blue
The passports facilitating moving on the world. Julian Simeons
Used to say: "Wish to go somewhere? Simply take the ticket and fly!".
Those who then worked in "Top secret", recollect, that
During that happy major time have travelled all world.
Artem has appeared in the newspaper not at once and when him have invited - and
At all on supervising posts. But then it quite
Was content with the journalistic bread. But with butter.
All administrative activity in "Sovseke" laid on shoulders
Most Semenova and its assistant Alexander Pleshkova. With
The mysterious and tragical history has occurred the last.
Simeons and Pleshkov have gone to Paris on a meeting with Edward
Limonovym (then he still considered itself(himself), more likely, the writer, than
The politician-extremist). And hospitable Lemons has invited
Alexander on a banquet with which any French arranged
The newspaper. On banquet Pleshkovu it became bad, it has hastened to itself(himself) in
The hotel also has invited the doctor from the Soviet embassy. The doctor for some reason
Has not arrived. Pleshkov, and not having waited it, already hardly
Has gone down to the porter and has asked to call "fast". However the arrived
The French physicians verified death. Opening has shown, that
Pleshkov has died owing to a bleeding of all internal bodies. It
The family is assured, that he has been poisoned by Soviet special services,
As has ostensibly taken out to Paris any materials concerning KGB.
Simeons very much took hard this death.
About half a year later together with Borovikom it went on a meeting
With Ruperta Murdock's representatives, western press bigwigs,
To agree about investments for "Top secret".
Suddenly JUlian Semenovich it began to be filled up - directly on sitting
Nearby Borovika.
In hospital diagnosed a stroke. Simeons has been placed in
The hospital of name Burdenko also has appeared already incapable to be engaged
Edition affairs.
Obviously, JUlian Semenovich at this stage perceived Borovika
As person who can be entrusted "absolutely confidential"
Affairs. Adopted son Semenova, nowadays known journalist Andrey
CHerkizov, then, on memoirs of contemporaries, in force
Alcoholic problems was incapable of constructive activity.
So Artem became "the second son" Semenova. It is necessary to notice,
Borovik till now with truly filial feelings concerns to
Memories of the founder, and those who happens in "Top secret",
Mark atmosphere of easy cult Semenova.
Parade of inflatable figures.
Artem Genrihovich not only has not squandered entrusted it
Semenovym kindly, but even has increased it. At Borovike "it is perfect
It became confidential "holding which includes some editions,
Book publishing house, broadcasting company and any other structures,
Which are created and disappear as required. However,
Having got scope, Artem Genrihovich, according to those who with it
Worked, has lost former journalistic enthusiasm.
- Its basic employment - search of money. In any ways, -
The former employee speaks.
Couple of years back Borovik, being in America, has met with
Vladimir Gusinsky. Tell, that Artem Genrihovich
Has suggested the banker to accept financial participation in the new project
"Top secret" - magazine "Person". Gusinsky as if
Has shown interest, but has demanded, that from magazine it has been dismissed
The editor, closely communicating with Alexander Korzhakov. (Old
Gusinsky and Korzhakov's mutual hostility is well-known.) Borovik,
As eyewitnesses confirm, is direct from America has called to Moscow and on
To phone declared dismissal of the journalist unpleasant to Gusinsky.
It was a dashing act, as thanks to data
Korzhakov Borovik intended to make "Persons" the popular edition.
Many for certain remember Korzhakov's scandalous interview to "Persons",
Where the retired security guard of the president told, how Berezovsky
Persuaded him to kill Gusinsky.
Gusinsky, thanks God, remained safe and sound, however and an alliance
With Borovikom at it for some reason has not taken place.
And any time in "Top secret" was later
Retelling of the book of Korzhakov about Yeltsin is published. (Its text was in
Literal sense it is stolen from the design centre and it is given
Boroviku.) Alexander Vasilevich has got furious and began to call Artem
Genrihovicha the informer, accusing it that Borovik ostensibly about
To each meeting with Korzhakov reported to Tatyana Dyachenko.
Borovik has responded, that Korzhakov's book in general anything from itself not
Represents, and it simply gossip, etc.
However soon, when Artem Genrihovich has seen, that product
The ex-bodyguard is in great demand, he has decided, that it is time
To search the consent, and has suggested Korzhakov to extend the best seller
Through "Top secret". Korzhakov too did not begin "to press on
Principle ", and business has been made.
But relations with Korzhakov were only an episode - really
Serious rate Borovik has made on the Moscow government and
Personally mayor Luzhkov.
In April of last year when Luzhkov has gone to America,
Borovik has directed behind it and has achieved two exclusive interviews -
For magazine "Person" and a telecast "Top secret".
Then Artem Genrihovich was called to spend in honour of an anniversary
Capitals Jean Michel Zharra's grandiose concert. Action
It was possible on glory, and, probably, just then Luzhkov was convinced, that with
Borovikom it is necessary to deal.
This year Borovik spent so-called parade of the mayor
Near mountain Poklonnoj. We will remind, that Day of a city has fallen most
The sharp period of crisis and even incorrigible optimist Luzhkov, as
Assure, thought, whether to cancel parade. But, obviously, to it became
It is a pity diligence Borovika. Though Artem Genrihovich, on some
To data, has lost on this parade of inflatable figures of $250 thousand.
- But it has got much more, - speaks one of the were
Colleagues of Artem. - its credo consists that affinity to
To the mighty of this world brings much more dividends, than
Independence any there. In each number of the new newspaper "Version"
Necessarily there are any prefects-suprefekty. Since morning
See you in the evening Borovik calls up to officials of the Moscow
The governments.
It is possible to consider as the first notable dividend that to firm
Borovika the four-storeyed building near residence has been sold
The American ambassador on Smolensk. And, as speak, for very
Small money.
The former employees not without irony tell, how after
The next changes in Russian tops Borovik immediately
Declares the general gathering and proclaims: "All! Tomorrow Yeltsin leaves
In resignation. New elections appear, and the president becomes
Luzhkov! ".
Familiar all "Persons".
The former employees "Sovseka" assure, that on Borovika the serious
Influence is rendered by his wife, Veronica Hilchevskaja. (Her father was
The representative of the USSR at the United Nations, and the first husband - the son known
Political analyst Thomas Kolesnichenko. What strong
Exclusive solidarity!).
Veronica appears in "Persons" the sales manager, though, as
Speak, this post has been thought simply up for it, "that
Somehow to justify its active participation in all affairs of the husband ".
Tell, that the madam Hilchevsky is present almost on
All meetings and business meetings. When speech comes about
Possibilities of placing of the paid material about the politician or
The businessman, Veronica, speak, reacts instantly: "Yes-yes!
Tell it, that we selling! We with pleasure will be on sale! ".
Artem Genrihovich it is rare with someone quarrels. Somehow in
Notorious "Persons" there was article about Pugachevoj as the business lady.
Alla Borisovna remained is very dissatisfied with the maintenance, about what
Has immediately informed Boroviku. Hardly the singer somehow strongly
Threatened the publisher, but that has hastened to meet it on the invited
Dinner and to settle misunderstanding.
Very much Artem Genrihovich is proud of friendship with brothers-directors
Andronom Konchalovsky and Nikita Mikhalkov. Spitpoisons here again
See mercantile interest Borovika: both use the special
Luzhkov's arrangement, and Andron and at all was the director
The giant-patriotic of show on the Red area in day of the 850 anniversary
Moscow.
But despite all well-known friends and powerful
Acquaintances, Borovik greets each cleaner in the
Editions and never refuses to pass a wine-glass-other on
Birthday somebody from employees. It all the same has received
Very good education.
Borovik does not write novels as dreamt in a youth. Perhaps, still
Will write. To it only thirty six.
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