RF politicians are required to declare their income. Based on the analysis of the declarations, Gennady Zyuganov entered the top of the richest heads of factions in the State Duma of Russia. How much does a politician earn per year? What sources of income contribute to his family's budget?
Gennady Andreevich Zyuganov has been the head of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation since 1995. Several attempts to remove the leader from office did not give his opponents the desired results. The list of arguments in favor of his re-election included the so-called "left", illegal income. How and how much does Gennady Zyuganov earn? Is all of his income legitimate? What is one of the most famous Russian politicians hiding?
Who is Gennady Zyuganov - biography
Gennady Andreevich is a native of the Oryol region. He was born in June 1944, in the small village of Mymrino, in a family of village teachers.
Zyuganov graduated from a secondary rural school and a university (Oryol Pedagogical Institute) with honors. Conducted military service in the reconnaissance unit of the chemical and radiation direction, which was stationed in Germany. After demobilization, the young man became a teacher at his native institute.
It was during this period of his Life that Gennady Andreevich became interested in politics. He was an activist, aspiring to become a member of the Communist Party and achieved what he wanted. The young activist was nominated for leading party posts, he showed himself to be an excellent manager, a real leader.
During the perestroika period in the USSR, Zyuganov already worked in Moscow. He played a significant role in the overthrow of Gorbachev. But attempts to lead the country, to get a presidential seat did not give the desired results.
Today Gennady Andreevich is rightfully considered one of the most influential politicians in the country. Let not everyone agree with his position, let someone dream of his "overthrow", Zyuganov's authority is high and unshakable in certain circles.
Activities and income during the Soviet period
Gennady Andreyevich has been holding leading positions since 1972. It was then that he received the position of the first secretary of the Komsomol at the regional level in his native Oryol region. A year later, he became a member of the city regional council, was involved in the coordination of propaganda and agitation, was considered one of the best employees. The effectiveness of his work helped to reach a new political level. In 1983, Zyuganov was already working in the capital.
The incomes of Soviet politicians and members of the ruling party were not as high as those of their contemporaries. It is known that the country's leaders received a salary of 800-1000 rubles. Zyuganov's income, of course, was much lower, but teaching and journalistic activities allowed him to "stay afloat." With what capital Zyuganov "entered" the new Russia, it is not known. It is also unknown what sources of income, besides politics, brought income to the budget of his family.
Zyuganov in the Communist Party - where does the money come from?
How and on what do modern politicians, leaders of factions and parties make money? The legislation of the Russian Federation obliges them to submit annual income declarations, which constantly become the subject of discussion in the media, give rise to rumors and speculation, and some become the main criminal cases. Both the public and the prosecutor's office did not have similar questions to Zyuganov.
Unlike the leaders of other parties, Gennady Andreevich rarely resorts to the help of rich people to pay for the needs of the Communist Party. Only once, against the background of such rumors, a scandal arose, a check was initiated, which did not confirm the fact of receiving "dirty" income.
Most of the criticism that falls on the leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is related to his political views and principles. Zyuganov is often accused of appealing to voters' nostalgic feelings. Nevertheless, the indicators of collecting votes in favor of Zyuganov and his brainchild indicate that he is not losing popularity and is firmly holding his position in the political arena of the Russian Federation.
How much does Gennady Zyuganov earn
Zyuganov's declaration of income for the past year says that the politician's earnings amounted to 8 million rubles. About the sources from which Gennady Andreevich receives money, nothing is known. The wife of the politician is already a pensioner, her labor activity was associated with the 2nd watch factory in Moscow - she held the post of an engineer. It is impossible to talk about the high pension of Zyuganov's wife.
According to the analysis of Zyuganov's earnings, his income is growing by 20-25% annually. This figure is significantly lower than the growth figures of his colleagues. But if we compare the level of capital growth of Gennady Andreevich in 2018 and 2011, then it has increased by 4 times. It is important that the leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is not one of the richest representatives of Russian politics, but only one of the top leaders of parties in terms of earnings. He himself admits that he has no other sources of funding besides his career.
The list of material property of Zyuganov and his family has not changed for several years. The family owns an apartment in the capital with an area of just over 160 sq. m, a dacha in the Moscow region and a Volkswagen Touareg SUV. During working hours, Gennady Andreevich uses official transport.
Zyuganov tries to spend his free time with his family, at the dacha. The hobbies of the leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation do not require large financial investments and expenses. Gennady Andreevich loves gardening and floriculture, breeds bees in his own dacha apiary, plays billiards and volleyball. The only thing he spent, according to him, was the trip and climbing Everest. He visited this peak 6 times.
