Alexei Alexeyevich Venediktov

About

Russian journalist known as co-owner of the Echo of Moscow radio station. He also founded Diletant history magazine.

Before Fame

After he graduated college, he worked as a postman and a history teacher.

Trivia

In 2006, he co-hosted the television show In the Circle of Light.

Family Life

His father was a navy submarine officer, killed before he was born. His mother was a doctor.

Associated With

He respects the political views of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.