Valentin Zorin is a journalist, publicist, columnist. He was a leading and author of radio and television programs, wrote many books. From the screen of more than a quarter century, Zori n spoke about world events in the program "International Panorama", he interviewed top officials of the state. Zorin has become an authority for many modern journalists.
The opinion of Valentin Zorin, an American historian and master of Russian political journalism, was trusted by millions of viewers. In his life, achievements were constantly present. He burned in his work with interest, expanding horizons and the desire to convey to the audience information as fully as possible.
Journalism
Valentin Sergeyevich was born into the Moscow family of employees in 1925, on February 9.
In 1943, the future journalist entered the recently opened Institute of International Relations at the Faculty of International Journalism. During his studies, Zorin edited the student newspaper International.
In 1948, Valentine graduated. Until 1955, he worked on the All-Union Radio as an observer in the International Department. Then the young journalist created and began to conduct the program “View from Moscow”.
By 1965, he worked as deputy chief editor of a news radio program.
At this time, Zorin's first overseas trip took place. He was part of the delegation for a trip to England together with Bulganin and Khrushchev in 1956. Along with journalism, Zorin was engaged in scientific activities. He defended his thesis in 1963 and became a doctor of historical sciences. In 1967 he was awarded the title of professor.
Zorin for live radio from the meetings held live coverage. Career Valentin Sergeyevich progressed rapidly. A talented specialist has become a famous TV presenter, scientist. Until 1867 he taught at MGIMO, was responsible for the preparation of international affairs as head of the department.
Since 1965, Zorin took over as a columnist on Central Television and Radio on political issues. Valentin Sergeyevich turned into a legislator of subsequent traditions and set a high professional bar in work. In 1967, Zorin became one of the founders of the Institute of American Studies. He was engaged in research activities, head of the department of internal politics.
At the turn of the seventies and eighties, the journalist began to conduct television programs “Today in the World”, talking about the political situation, “America of the seventies”, “9th studio”. The most memorable was the "International Panorama".
TV activities
In 1976, the observer was awarded the State Prize for creating scripts for the series of documentary television films "The Program of Peace in Action".
In 1982, he received an award named after the Vasilyev brothers for his role in writing the script for the film "Salt of the American Land." With his assistance, more than two dozen documentary films were shot. Since 1997, Zorin received the title of Honorary President of the Federation of Peace and Accord.
He became the first deputy chairman of the organization. Since 2000, the observer was engaged in journalistic work in the Voice of Russia RK. Since 2014, Valentin Zorin has been a political observer for the international news agency Russia Today. Zorin saw the goal in truthfully conveying information to the audience.
He interviewed many foreign politicians. Among them are Margaret Thatcher, and Charles de Gaulle, and Ronald Reagan. With pleasure, domestic figures agreed to conversations with him. Zorin used his experience as an adviser in the conduct of complex negotiations by delegations. He played the role of an expert at meetings held at the highest state level.
He was an adviser during the meeting of Jackson and Kosygin in Glazboro in 1967. As an expert, the observer participated in the UN. Television shows created by Valentin Sergeyevich revealed to the audience unknown aspects of the life of ordinary citizens of world countries. Often a publicist also demonstrated the gift of a writer.
His works are always interesting. On his account a lot of monographs, they are translated into many languages of the world. Zorin's books have not lost relevance. They were reprinted several times. So, his book "Mr. Billions" since 1968 was reprinted nine times.
