Enlightened people remember the wives of the Decembrists, the Russian women who followed their husbands into exile. Olga Zinovieva in modern conditions shared the bitterness of exile and the hardship of living in a foreign land with her husband.
early years
Much has been said about the difficult female share in Russian literature. And this topic seems to experts inexhaustible. Olga Mironovna Zinovieva has lived beyond the borders of her native country for more than twenty years. She followed into exile after her husband, who was expelled from the Soviet Union for dissent. The husband did not kill or rob anyone, but only thought differently from those around him. An ordinary Russian woman, like millions in Russia, could not do otherwise. In the current chronological period, she is an authoritative public figure. He continues to uphold those ideas and principles that were preached by the person closest to her.
Olga Mironovna was born on May 17, 1945 in the family of a large organizer of production. Parents at that time lived in the town of Orekhovo-Zuevo near Moscow. Father Miron Georgievich Sorokin worked as a chief specialist in the Ministry of Non-Ferrous Metallurgy. Mother was engaged in housework and raising children. The eldest three sisters and brother were already growing up in the house. Each child received his portion of affection and attention. After receiving a certificate of maturity, Olga entered the courses of shorthand and typewriting, which were operating at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Departure abroad
A qualified typist entered the technical department of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences. Here Olga Mironovna met the famous philosopher and writer Alexander Zinoviev. She had to print the manuscripts of the professor. Under the influence of the read, and under the influence of the author’s personal charisma, Olga was imbued with his ideas and creativity. Moreover, she entered Moscow State University to receive a philosophical education. In 1972 she completed her studies. By this time they were already married, and Olga changed her surname. In the mid-70s, Zinoviev’s book Yawning Heights was published abroad.
In the power structures of the USSR this book was met very negatively. As a result of unceremonious pressure, the author was forced to leave for West Germany. Together with him, his wife and daughter emigrated. In a foreign land, Olga Mironovna taught at one of the Munich universities. She worked at the editorial office of Radio Liberty. Her leading career was quite successful. But most importantly, she helped her husband in all matters and projects.
