Even the rich, famous and those in power do not always succeed in influencing the course of events. The participants of our Top today were clearly not having a good year: some simply lacked luck, others tried to jump “above their heads,” while others simply ended up at the wrong time and in the wrong place ...
GQ men's magazine website published Top 20 Most Influential Men of 2012, which brought together well-known politicians, businessmen, athletes, stars and public figures, whose undertakings and initiatives did not bring the expected result.
20. Dmitry Medvedev
GQ journalists recalled all Medvedev’s not justified or stubbornly stumbling initiatives: the abolition of the transition to winter time, Skolkovo, public television, modernization.
19. Ilya Varlamov and Maxim Katz
The young politicians themselves have already admitted that they have no influence. But they are active - they are listed in the opposition, and they are running for mayor, and they are creating a fund designed to improve Moscow.
18. Konstantin Malofeev
The billionaire and the largest shareholder of Rostelecom was removed from the elections to the Federation Council for bribing voters. Immediately followed by allegations of embezzlement of $ 200 million from VTB Bank and detention. The influence of the "father" of the registry of banned sites really fell at times.
17. The remains of the protest movement
Mass demonstrations of dissent in May of this year made a strong impression. However, by the end of 2012, only the Opposition Coordination Council, which so far has little effect, is officially among those who disagree.
16. Igor Denisov
By his refusal to enter the field in the match with Wings of the Soviets, Igor tried to achieve an increase in his already rather considerable salary. As a result, the player lost the captain's armband and moved to the Zenit double.
15. Anatoly Serdyukov
The dismissal of the ex-minister did not cause a clear reaction. It cannot be said that Serdyukov spent five and a half years at the helm of the power department unsuccessfully. But today, the influence of the former "owner of the red button" has fallen as never before.
14. Mikhail Prokhorov
It was not worth the talented businessman to act as a politician. 5 million Russians voted for Prokhorov, and in response received a tiny political party that has not yet shown itself.
13. Former Pussy Riot Lawyers
Doubts about the ability of the defenders to turn the tide of the hearings were expressed for several months. And the results of the process instantly “crossed out” Mark Feigin and Nikolai Polozov from the Top 20 most influential Russian lawyers.
12. Vasily Yakemenko
The ex-head of "Rosmolodezh" in the summer announced the creation of a new "Party of Power." However, by the end of the year it became clear that the words remained words. The only place where Yakemenko retained influence is his own cafe network with the original name "Eat Pie."
11. Sergey Bezrukov
It’s bad when the actor is removed a little. But when he takes off too much, it's even worse. The viewer does not want everyone to play one actor everywhere. And the last film with Bezrukov “Match”, which is probably why barely covered a quarter of the budget.
10. Vitaly Petrov
Having put hope in the hearts of fans in 2011, Vitaliy took 10th place. But this year he changed his team to the Caterham F1 Team and did not score a single point for the entire season.
9. “Phobos-Grunt” and the general director of “Roskosmos” Yuri Urlichich
The space station, which could not even complete its journey at the scheduled time and in the right place, became an illustration of the depressing state of the space industry. Plus the theft of 6.5 billion rubles in the process of developing the GLONASS system. Dismissal is a logical outcome for the activities of Urlichich in 2012.
8. Konstantin Gaidai
The designer became famous for his couture collections of hats. True, in 2012, Gaidai suddenly left the taste and sense of proportion, and a collection of hats was born that resembled the details of the attire of Indian leaders.
7. Marat Gelman
The most famous gallery owner of Russia is literally driven from everywhere. Perm authorities reduced funding, and Moscow landlords canceled all benefits. In so modern art was out of work.
6. Aram Mnatsakanov
The author of the Russian version of Hell's Kitchen did not manage to impress Muscovites with his new restaurant - a branch of the Probka Family network. Having promised to set new standards for everyone, from suppliers to designers, Mnatsakanov even disappointed ordinary people with the banality and lack of at least some zest in the establishment.
5. Independent journalists
Maxim Kovalsky, editor of Kommersant Vlast, publishes a photo of the ballot with curses addressed to Putin. Oleg Kashin is running as a member of the Opposition Coordinating Council. And both find themselves fired for no other apparent reason.
4. Alexander Tkachev
The inaction of the authorities of the Krasnodar Territory during the flood in Krymsk shocked the whole country. Although the governor knew in advance about the elements. And in the fall, the whole world saw how smoothly and clearly the Americans organized the evacuation of 400 thousand New Yorkers during the hurricane Sandy. Which only emphasizes the helplessness of Tkachev.
3. Boris Berezovsky
The BB's ability to influence the course of events raises more and more questions. The lawsuit against Roman Abramovich and the lame but loud statements about the establishment of the radical Resurrection Movement provided Berezovsky with a place in the Top three leaders.
2. Nikolay Timofeev
The ex-leader of the group "Disco Crash" left the team and is engaged in a solo project. No one expects sparkling speeches either from the remnants of the group, or from Timofeev himself.
1. Alexander Kerzhakov
Alexander gained leadership in the Top of the most influential men thanks to his performance at Euro 2012. The presence of an attacker on the field really had no effect: 12 shots on goal did not bring a single goal.
