Nikolay Nikolaevich Drozdov (born 1937) - Soviet and Russian zoologist and biogeographer, traveler, doctor of biological sciences and professor at the Faculty of Geography of Moscow State University. Leading the scientific and educational program "In the world of animals" (1977-2019).
There are many interesting facts in the biography of Drozdov that will be mentioned in this article.
So, before you is a short biography of Nikolai Drozdov.
Drozdov's biography
Nikolai Drozdov was born on June 20, 1937 in Moscow. He grew up in an educated, middle-income family. His father, Nikolai Sergeevich, was a professor at the Department of Chemistry, and his mother, Nadezhda Pavlovna, worked as a physician.
Childhood and youth
There were many famous people in the Drozdov family. For example, his great-great-great-uncle, Metropolitan Filaret, was canonized by the decision of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1994. In addition to Nikolai, another son was born in the Drozdov family - Sergei. Later, he too will choose a profession related to the world of animals, becoming a veterinarian.
During his school years, Nikolai worked as a horse herder at a local factory. After receiving the certificate, he successfully passed the exams at the biology department of Moscow State University, but soon dropped out.
After that, the guy got a job at a sewing factory, where over time he became a master in sewing men's clothing. During the biography of 1956-1957. he studied at the pedagogical institute, but after completing the second year he decided to transfer to the geology department of Moscow State University.
In 1963 Drozdov became a certified specialist, after which he studied for another 3 years in graduate school. By that time, he firmly decided that he wanted to connect his life with nature and animals.
Journalism and television
In 1968, Nikolai Drozdov first appeared on TV in the program "In the world of animals", which was then hosted by Alexander Zguridi. He acted as an expert consultant for the Black Mountain and Riki-Tiki-Tavi projects.
The young scientist was able to win over the audience and win their sympathy. He was able to interestingly describe different material in a manner characteristic of himself. This led to the fact that in 1977 Drozdov became the new leader of "In the world of animals".
By that time, Nikolai Nikolaevich had already managed to defend his dissertation and get a place at the Department of Biogeography of Moscow State University. Later he received the degree of professor of geology at Moscow State University. Every year his passion for nature and everything that inhabits it grew more and more.
At this time, Drozdov visited many countries on different continents. An interesting fact is that he was part of a group of Soviet zoologists who managed to see eastern gorillas in wildlife for the first time.
No less interesting is the fact that after a visit to India in 1975, Nikolai decided to give up meat and become a vegetarian. He participated in many international scientific expeditions, and in 1979 he was able to conquer Elbrus. In addition, having traveled all over Australia, he described his impressions of the trip in the book "Boomerang Flight".
In the 90s, Drozdov visited the North Pole 2 times. At the beginning of the new millennium, the man became a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and in the subsequent years of his biography he supported various actions aimed at protecting the environment.
In 2014, Drozdov ended up in the Public Chamber of Russia, where he was for about 3 years. Over the years, he has published many books and films about nature and animals. The most popular was the 6-episode project "The Kingdom of the Russian Bear", which was created in collaboration with "VVS".
He is also the author and co-author of a number of television films about nature and animals: the cycle "Through the Pages of the Red Book", "Rare Animals", "Standards of the Biosphere" and others.
In the period 2003-2004. the zoologist took part in the TV show The Last Hero, and then in the intellectual program What? Where? When?". Around the same time, viewers saw him in the television series Rublyovka. Live ". In 2014, he hosted the ABC of the Forest radio program for children.
In 2008, on Russian TV, Drozdov hosted the television program In the World of People, which did not last long. This was associated with a lot of negative emotions and criticism.
And yet, many remember Nikolai Drozdov precisely from the television program "In the world of animals", on which more than one generation has grown up. In each episode, the presenter spoke about insects, reptiles, mammals, birds, sea animals and many other creatures, presenting the material in a simple and understandable manner.
Often, the presenter picked up poisonous spiders, snakes or scorpions, and was also in close range with large predators, including lions. Some viewers could not even look calmly at the TV screen, worried about the desperate scientist.
Not so long ago, Drozdov called his most valuable award - the title "Honored Professor of Lomonosov Moscow State University". He is still a committed vegetarian, which he encourages others to do. Some of the most important products for a person, in his opinion, are: cabbage, bell peppers, cucumbers and lettuce.
Personal life
The wife of Nikolai Drozdov is a biology teacher Tatyana Petrovna. In this marriage, the couple had 2 daughters - Nadezhda and Elena. The man loves to perform folk songs. It is curious that in 2005 he recorded an album with his favorite compositions "Have you heard how Drozdov sings?"
As a rule, Nikolai Nikolaevich gets up at 6-7 in the morning. After that, he does prolonged exercises and daily active walking, overcoming 3-4 km. It is curious that after 18:00 he tries to refrain from eating, as this negatively affects his health.
During his life, Drozdov wrote many works: about two hundred scientific articles and a couple of dozen monographs and textbooks.
Nikolay Drozdov today
Today Nikolai Nikolayevich continues to accept invitations to participate in various entertainment and scientific projects. In 2018, he became an Honored Journalist of Russia.
In the spring of 2020, the zoologist visited the rating show “Evening Urgant” online, where he shared various facts from his biography. During the coronavirus pandemic, he, like many other people in the world, has to be at home much more often.
However, this does not bother Nikolai Drozdov at all, so without leaving his apartment he can continue to engage in scientific activities, as well as lecture to students.
Drozdov often gives meaningful interviews. With his participation, the program "Alone with everyone" was aired in due time, and later the program "Secret for a Million" was released.
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