We can say about him that he was one hundred percent realized in his profession. Vadim Takmenev is not only a talented journalist, but also a sought-after TV presenter. Viewers know him from such popular projects as “Profession Reporter”, “You are a Superstar”, “Central Television”. In addition, Vadim Takmenev is the author and presenter of documentaries united under the “Recent History” cycle. Of course, he absolutely deservedly won the TEFI award in the “Reporter” category in 2005. How did Vadim Takmenev, who in his youth did not dream of becoming a journalist, end up on television, turning into a famous presenter? Let's consider this issue in more detail.
Years of youth
Vadim Anatolyevich Takmenev is a native of the city of Anzhero-Sudzhensk (Kemerovo region). He was born on November 14, 1974 in an ordinary Soviet family. My father worked in construction, my mother worked as a manager in a kindergarten. In his youth, Vadim Takmenev dreamed of becoming a doctor.
He wanted to become a surgeon. His aunt worked as a doctor and often took the boy with her to the clinic. Vadim literally became infected with healing and began to carefully monitor his health, never forgetting to brush his teeth and wash his hands before eating. And at the age of twelve, he made an accurate diagnosis to his classmate. He did not take seriously the warning of his peer, who said that he had “jaundice.” And soon the classmate actually ended up in the hospital.
First experience in journalism
However, in his youth, Vadim Takmenev (height - 171 cm) became interested in another activity, which ultimately determined the choice of his future profession. And the television program “Vzglyad” pushed him towards it, each episode of which the boy watched as if spellbound. As a teenager, he came to the editorial office of the local newspaper “Fight for Coal” (today’s name is “Our City”) and said that he wanted to write notes. And the employees of the print publication went to meet Vadim. His first publication was called “We are going to the circus.” This work is still kept at Kemerovo University.
Well, Takmenev considers the experience gained in the newspaper “Our City” invaluable.
Vadim Takmenev: biography
Many people who like to spend time watching popular TV shows on the NTV channel would be interested in reading the biography of Vadim Takmenev, a famous TV presenter and journalist, who is also an extremely bright personality.
Biography
The future famous presenter was born in 1974 in a small Siberian town located in the Kemerovo region. His parents had nothing to do with creative professions, including journalism, but the boy was interested in this field of activity from childhood. The prerequisite for this was watching the popular TV show “Vzglyad” at that time.
Vadim took steps to build a future career as a journalist from a young age. He turned to the local newspaper, which was called “Fight for Coal,” with a request to provide him with some work. She was not left unanswered, and the boy was able to try himself as a correspondent.
Young Vadim decides to continue in the same direction and get an appropriate education. To this end, he first completed journalism courses, and then became a student of the journalism faculty at Kemerovo University.
Career
Already in the fourth year, a talented student begins to work in his profession. At first he distinguished himself as a reporter for NTV-Kuzbass, and then became the head of the Rostov NTV news bureau. From this moment on, the biography of Vadim Takmenev turns out to be closely connected with the activities of this TV channel.
So, at the end of the 90s he moved to Moscow and continued to work in the same organization. It should be said that at a certain period of time Takmenev was forced to leave his favorite television company, which was associated with a change in management. At that time, he collaborated under a contract with the German agency TVS.
The return to NTV occurred about three years later at the request of Leonid Parfenov. Vadim proved himself as a correspondent for the popular program “Namedni”.
Student years
Having received a matriculation certificate, the young man entered Kemerovo State University at the Faculty of Journalism. After some time, he got a job at the Kuzbass State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company as a news presenter. Gradually he became a famous person in his native region. Governor Aman Tuleyev helped the aspiring reporter solve the housing problem by obtaining an interest-free loan for the purchase of housing. And after some time, Vadim Takmenev, whose biography is of great interest to those who plan to connect their lives with journalism, acquired a Volvo car. But his career did not end there. The young man worked at the Kuzbass State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company until the mid-90s, after which he transferred to the Siberian Bureau of the NTV channel. A year later, Vadim Takmenev will head the “South Russian Bureau” of the above-mentioned TV channel, which was located in Rostov-on-Don. Over the course of a year, its structure produced about three hundred stories. He went on business trips almost weekly. Takmenev and his team worked tirelessly.
Seeing such efficiency of a young man who cares about his business, the management of the NTV channel transfers Takmenev to Moscow. There he was entrusted with work on the “Today” and “Itogi” programs.
And again "NTV"
Vadim Takmenev returns to work for his native TV channel. The famous TV presenter Leonid Parfenov pushed him to this decision. A graduate of Kemerovo University now works as a correspondent for news programs. Parfenov invited Vadim to also work in his author’s program “Namedni”, and Takmenev agreed to serve as a correspondent.
However, already in the fall of 2004, the journalist launched his own program, “Profession – Reporter,” becoming its host. His colleagues on this project were famous journalists - Alexander Zinenko, Andrey Loshak and Ilya Zimin.
In parallel with his work in the author’s program, Vadim Takmenev is working on a series of vivid reports, which, in particular, include “Electroshock” (2005), in which he covers the details of the accident that happened in the capital’s electrical networks, and “Black September” (2005), which concerns the nuances of the terrorist attack in Beslan. He co-authored the film “The Secret Life of the Pope,” which tells some aspects of the biography of Pontiff Paul II. In addition, a journalist from Anzhero-Sudzhensk prepared material for a documentary called “Boris Yeltsin: I’m leaving,” dedicated to the resignation of the first president of Russia.
In 2007, Vadim Takmenev prepared a documentary about the tragedy at the Ulyanovskaya mine.
Successful career on NTV
In 2003, Vadim moved to Moscow, thanks to which professional growth was outlined in his career. At first, the journalist worked at “Namedni” and filmed stories for news programs, and soon he was offered to become a co-author and host of the “Profession - Reporter” program. In his creative biography, many films and cycles from the program were created that captivated viewers with their skill and professionalism: “Electroshock” about an accident in the Moscow power grid, “Black September” about the terrorist attack in Beslan, the film “Boris Yeltsin: I’m leaving” and others work.
In 2010, Takmenev took on a new project, the Central Television program, which examined international relations and current news of the week. The presenter delighted the audience with his non-boring approach and interesting stories. In addition, he managed to be the author and presenter of other information programs. It is not surprising that a reporter who knows his work perfectly has been repeatedly awarded the TEFI Prize. At the beginning of 2021, viewers were able to evaluate another of his works on the NTV channel: in the competition “You are super!” Gifted children who are residents of orphanages and foster families took part. Vadim not only leads this project, but also monitors the fate of many of its participants. So, in the first season, the presenter became friends with 14-year-old Yura Trishin and even invited him to spend the summer holidays in his house. Moreover, Takmenev wanted to adopt a teenager who dreams of finding his own family. In February 2021, a new season of the vocal show “You’re Super!” was released.
Best projects
After some time, a graduate of Kemerovo University began filming stories about show business stars for the project “You are a Superstar.” In the summer of 2010, the journalist became the first face of the analytical program “Central Television with Vadim Takmenev.”
Then he becomes the host of the program “Direct Line, or Communication with the People of Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin,” which started in the spring of 2012.
In the fall of 2014, Vadim Anatolyevich created the program “Anatomy of the Day”, in 2021 - “Results of the Day”, and most recently launched the project of an international vocal competition for children “You are super!”.
Vadim Takmenev got into a scandal on the eve of the return of the show “You are a Superstar”
Famous television producer and media manager Nikolai Kartozia blasted NTV presenter Vadim Takmenev.
The NTV channel announced the reboot of the popular show of the 2000s “You are a superstar!” A new version of the musical project will be released under the name “Superstar! Return". Its hosts will be Lolita and Vadim Takmenev, and the participants will be 8 artists whose popularity peaked in the 90s.
Vadim Takmenev is now about the same for NTV as Ivan Urgant is for Channel One or Vladimir Solovyov for Rossiya 1: a multi-station presenter. “You are a superstar” will become Vadim’s third television project - in addition to “Central Television” and “You are super!”
The producer and creator of the projects “Central Television”, “You are a Superstar” (and many others, but no longer related to Takmenev’s activities. - Approx. Sobesednik.ru) Nikolay Kartozia . Until 2012, he was a key employee of NTV, the head of the channel’s Prime Broadcasting Directorate, and now he is the general director of the Friday!
Nikolay Kartozia
– The NTV channel is launching the “You are a Superstar” project. Presenter: Vadim Takmenev. Also this season, “Central Television” with Vadim Takmenev continues on NTV,” lists Nikolai Kartozia.
Initially, my colleagues and I came up with this project (“CT.” – Note Sobesednik.ru) for the return of Leonid Parfenov, but it didn’t work out,” Nikolay tells the story of the creation of the program. – And the host was the sun-like Vadim. In a word, they provided the guy with good formats for the rest of his life.
You ask, who is Vadim Takmenev? – reminds Kartozia, not without irony. – And this is the same presenter who hosted the TEFI Award ceremony last year, where “Friday!” received 12 statuettes. And Vadim stood on stage and strained poison in every eyeliner . He was so happy for us. We will also be happy for Vadim. I hope he gets a TEFI for “Superstar” this year. How much can you get just for Central Television?
Commentary by Nikolai Kartozia
It is worth noting that Takmenev, commenting on the restart of “Superstar”, did not forget the founding fathers of the show. “For the first time it (the project “You are a superstar.” - Note Sobesednik.ru) appeared in 2007 thanks to talented people - Sergei Evdokimov and Nikolai Kartozia...” the presenter paid tribute.
Kartozia did not leave this comment unanswered:
– Vadim Takmenev called Sergei Evdokimov (now the general producer of “Friday”) and me “talented people.” Not producers, not creators – but at least people! – Nikolai remarked caustically. – I also want to name people who did not fit into Vadim’s quote. People without whom “You are a Superstar” would not have happened: Zhora Kryzhovnikov, Nastya Solntseva, Nikita Klebanov, Anya Zharnitskaya, Dina Airapetova, Ilya Belov, Den, Seryoga and even…. Roman Super. Thank you to all of you, friends! And Vadika..."
Nikolai Kartozia wished Vadik good luck.
Personal life
Vadim Takmenev is an exemplary family man and caring father. He met his wife Elena during his student years. He studied at the Faculty of Journalism, and she studied at the Faculty of Philology. Their meeting took place at one of the parties, initiated by their mutual friend Evgeniy Grishkovets, now a popular musician and actor. The candy-bouquet period lasted for a whole year, after which the young man decided to propose to his beloved. She agreed, and, having learned about the wedding, Kuzbass Governor Aman Tuleyev helped the newlyweds solve their housing problem, which Vadim Takmenev was very happy about. His wife Elena gave birth to two wonderful girls. Today she is raising them. Vadim adores his daughters and always brings them souvenirs from business trips abroad.
However, due to his heavy workload, he does not often get to spend time with his family. When it's time for vacation, Vadim Takmenev tries to travel with his wife. He loves to travel to exotic countries, such as Southeast Asia. The journalist usually goes to ski resorts with his children.
