Irina Khakamada stands apart among Russian politicians. She is perhaps the most successful woman in this field, who has achieved everything with her own mind. One can relate to Irina in any way (Hakamada has enough ill-wishers), but one cannot but respect her iron will and sharp mind.
Childhood and youth
Irina Khakamada was born in 1955 in Moscow. God awarded the girl an extraordinary appearance, since her father was Japanese, and her mother had Russian and Armenian roots.
Ira’s childhood, in her own words, was difficult. Mother was constantly sick, and father did not understand Russian well and was wild about the culture in which he lived.
Due to her unusual appearance, the girl was not accepted by her peers, and Irina considered herself an outcast. She was so exhausted from her own complexes and from the inattention of her parents that she, with her own hands, decided to change her life.
Education
The girl always studied well. After school, she entered the Economics Department of the Peoples' Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba. After a successful graduation, she defended a dissertation in economics, and she was hired by a researcher.
Career
Irina’s career did not immediately go up. Only after several years of work as a scientific researcher, Hakamada decided to do business and organize a political party. All her projects were very successful, Time magazine even recognized her as a 21st century politician in 1995.
Currently, Irina has moved away from politics, which, incidentally, does not prevent her from speaking sharply about the situation in Ukraine. Now Hakamada writes books and conducts trainings for women who are extremely popular.
