Politicians of the new wave did a lot for the formation of Russian statehood. The destruction of the Soviet Union ensued as a result of a systemic crisis. It was necessary to rebuild the economy and establish social ties on the ruins of a great country. The experience gained in past years was suitable for a very limited application. New approaches and mechanisms were required. It took people with a new mindset. There was no time for buildup. Oleg Nikolaevich Sysuev was at the center of events and processes that unfolded in society. He was called to serve the country in a difficult situation.
Samara town
In each civilized country, cities have been built that serve as the pillar of the economy and culture. Kuibyshev was considered in the Soviet Union as one of such supports. In 1992, the city was returned to its historical name Samara, however, records in documents from older citizens are still preserved. The biography of Oleg Nikolaevich Sysuyev is closely related to this city. The future politician and businessman was born March 23, 1953 in the family of a military man and dreamed of serving in the army. When the time arrived, the boy went to first grade and at the same time to music school. He studied well and, having received a certificate of maturity, entered the local aviation institute.
After graduating from the institute, by distribution, he began his career at the enterprise of the aviation industry. Sysuyev’s production career was developing successfully. He liked the work. A competent specialist quickly gained experience, and he was promoted. In the period from 1976 to 1991 he went from an ordinary engineer to the head of the technical department. A business, calm and sociable engineer was promoted to party work. Oleg Nikolaevich had to independently receive a socio-political education in addition to the technical one.
At that time, when perestroika processes were gaining momentum in the country, Sysuev was engaged in party work. In a difficult moment, he took over as chairman of the city executive committee. An experienced manager was elected to this post by citizens by universal suffrage. At the end of 1991, a few days after the Soviet Union officially ceased to exist, the President of Russia by his decree appointed Oleg Sysuev as the head of the Samara administration. In this position he will have to work until 1997. Twice, in 1994 and 1996, Sysuev “passed” the popular approval of the mayor through elections.
Samara, a city with a million people, has the characteristics that are inherent in many regions of Russia. A powerful industrial potential and a developed social infrastructure make it possible to achieve a high standard of living for the population in this territory. Creativity of the mayor Sysuev to organize the daily lives of citizens was carefully and biasedly evaluated in the capital. Until a certain moment, the situation in the city remained calm. Some agitation and concern among residents caused the ongoing privatization. And this process was kept within the framework of existing regulations.
Moving to the capital
The Russian government appreciated the accumulated experience in developing the social sphere of Samara. In the spring of 1997, Oleg Nikolayevich Sysuev moved to Moscow, and took the post of deputy chairman of the Russian government for labor and social issues. In a new place, the circle and severity of the problems were an order of magnitude more complicated. Regional algorithms and mechanisms could be applied in a very limited space. By that time, a clear economic mechanism had not yet developed in the country. The population, and the leaders of the local territories, did not have a clear idea of the goals to which they should strive, and of the tasks that should be addressed in the first place.
The competence of Oleg Sysuyev included issues of organization and remuneration. At that point in time, workers' salaries were delayed for many months. Lawsuits in this regard were not considered. In such an environment, systematic work was very difficult. Sysuev was not able to contribute to the regulation of the unbalanced economic mechanism. A year and a half after the appointment, the infamous 1998 default broke out. This event was preceded by a leapfrog in the government. One Chairman was removed, another was approved, but the situation in the economy did not change. The result of inaction was sad.
In September 1998, Oleg Nikolayevich Sysuyev, as a verified official, was invited to work in the Presidential Administration. At that time, it was a key body in the system of public administration and control over the execution of instructions. With performing discipline in the upper echelons of power, not everything was smooth. It was here that the issues of the appointment or dismissal of senior officials were decided. Meanwhile, the government dealt with the consequences of default. And immediately discussions began on the mechanism for further development. As a result of disagreements, Sysuev left his post. This step markedly lowered its status in the eyes of officials and the ruling elite.
