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One out of three leadership positions in North Ossetia involves a lot of work. Such that it is difficult to find time even for a meeting and a detailed conversation. So it is this time. Despite the workload and readiness to go on another business trip, the Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Alexey Vasilyevich MACHNEV allocated a window in his busy schedule to communicate with the head of the Terskie Vedomosti Publishing House Kazbek TAUTIEV. What happened is for you to judge, dear reader.

- Alexey Vasilyevich, I propose to start our conversation with the very idea of ​​separation of powers. How do you feel about it, about parliamentarism as one of the directions of this idea? And is there an ideal system of power?

The entire civilized world has long ago decided on its preferences. The system of power where there is a division into executive, legislative and judicial is optimal today and it is unlikely that anyone will come up with anything better. This is clear. And I think there is no point in discussing whether this is good or bad.

- And in comparison with the Soviet control system? After all, there was often a replacement of the functions of various government bodies with each other, without a clear division.

The Soviet system existed during a certain period of time, at a specific historical stage. If it were viable, it would probably survive. Life itself determined priorities, since this system ceased to exist. Today's one has replaced it. One that has been tested all over the world and works successfully.

- Which of the recent legislative initiatives, in your opinion, are the most important that have successfully passed into law in our country?

I will not talk about important, successful initiatives. I'll tell you something else. The process of passing legislative initiatives to the federal level, to the State Duma, is quite complicated. However, last year our legislative initiative on energy saving acquired the force of law. It passed all the barriers safely, the President signed it and it became the force of law of the Russian Federation.

It should be noted that our parliament is very active in this regard. We are one of the eight legislative assemblies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in terms of the number of legislative initiatives introduced.

- What awaits us in the near future in this direction? For example, it is currently being considered and seems relevant to you.

Of course, there is no planning here. Legislative initiatives are introduced by deputies based on the conditions, problems and situation. Therefore, they are born for a reason, initiative for the sake of initiative. Namely, what is on the topic of today.

For example, quite recently, a topic introduced by our deputies was discussed at the commission on legislation at the federal level. This is an initiative related to the use of drugs and energy drinks. It is proposed to completely ban their implementation. This is topical. Because we see that young people drink these drinks. We understand that they are used to harm your health. Many constituent entities of the Russian Federation have adopted their own laws on this topic. But we believe that there should be a federal law prohibiting and restricting. When there is no general law, the problem still remains. The same energy drinks are produced in other regions under different brands and names, but the content does not change.

- Let's get back to the matter of recent months, which has been heard loudly in society. We are talking about the Vladikavkaz tram. Could you indicate your attitude to this topic, and in general to what our public transport has come to?

My attitude as a resident of the city of Vladikavkaz, who was born and lives there all the time, and my attitude as a statesman is unambiguous. The tram, firstly, is the history of the city. Because in the North Caucasus, and, in my opinion, in the South of Russia, one of the first tram lines appeared here, in Vladikavkaz. Secondly, the tram is a social mode of transport. It is very convenient, permanent, systematic. And third, what is most important. This is an environmentally friendly mode of transport. Therefore, the tram should not be reduced, but, on the contrary, developed.

There are enough examples from around the world. Look at the leading capitals of the world, such as Bratislava, Prague, Vienna... Trams work great there, the population loves them, there are even tourist tram routes. In Washington, the tram was recently revived after half a century. I believe that we need to develop the tram network. Definitely.

- So that it is not only, as they say, a type of transport for low-income segments of the population?

The tram should be a mode of transport for all residents of the capital. I recently went on a trip abroad to Singapore, and the transport problem there is being solved in a very interesting way. In order for you to purchase a car, you need to pay a very high fee. A small number of people can buy a car and use it. But at the same time, the urban transport system works perfectly and inexpensively. And it is not at all necessary to have your own car when you can easily use the bus, metro or taxi.

- Would you support the introduction of such an approach here?

You cannot compare Vladikavkaz with Singapore. Different mentality, different opportunities, in particular financial ones. I want to say something else. We need to develop a network like the tram. It’s a pity that we lost the trolleybus back in the day. This is a type of transport that will not go off the route, you know? He works clearly and on schedule. The accident rate is much lower, reliability is higher, and it is environmentally friendly. What else should there be?

- Do you think the tram should be a system-forming type of public transport in Vladikavkaz?

Part of the transport system, I would say. An important part of the transport system to provide city residents with quality transport services.

- How can parliament help in this matter?

First of all, in shaping public opinion, which is extremely important. Because everything that is done is done primarily for the citizens, for the residents. If they don’t want to, then no authorities should do anything contrary to the opinion and wishes of the residents of the city, region, or republic. That's all.

You need to understand that there is Federal Law 131. Transport provision within a city or region is the responsibility of local governments, and these important issues must be resolved taking into account the opinion of the population. And we, deputies, take an active part in this process.

- You mentioned the trolleybus that we lost. In your opinion, are there any prospects for its revival?

I don't see them yet. The lines have been dismantled, the trolleybus fleet no longer exists, the area has been built up. Restoration requires a lot of money, but there are no such opportunities yet.

- With your permission, let's move on to a topic of a different order. From time to time, articles appear in the media that discuss the ineffectiveness of the administrative-territorial structure based on nationality. The point is that national republics often become centers of ethnocracy. It can be difficult for representatives of other nationalities to occupy more or less important positions and find work. Subjects where leading positions are predominantly assigned to representatives of indigenous nationalities are named...

This is a really important and complex topic, especially in the Caucasus. In our republic, over many decades, a multinational, multi-religious community of people has developed. This must be treasured and treated with care. Therefore, I believe that these issues should always be the focus of attention of the authorities, and not be left to chance. And we have something to work on.

- What about the idea of ​​creating the North Caucasus region, that is, uniting national republics into it? Is this promising?

You can discuss anything. We saw and heard a lot in the 90s, created the Ural republics and so on. I believe that today's device system is viable, it has proven that there is no need to revise it. You can improve something within its framework.

- Quite recently we heard about how some representatives of law enforcement agencies broke into the Baspik enterprise with searches. They say they rammed the gate in broad daylight and got through the security. How did this happen?

- “Baspik” is the flagship of our industry in the field of nanotechnology. We have always been proud of this enterprise, inviting our guests and showing them our achievements. This is a kind of unique enterprise, and we must at least do everything to ensure that enterprises of this kind, industrial production, develop. This is my clear position. But I’m not ready to comment on what happened, because I don’t have enough information.

- Is there a legislative framework for successful economic development in the country, in particular in Ossetia? Are there any serious gaps?

There are reserves and prospects. We are working on them. Of course, the base exists. Without it, the economy would not work at all or work ineffectively. But there are many issues that need to be resolved. We are doing this very actively, by the way.

- What role do you assign to the media? And what, in your opinion, is the future of the printed press?

The media were, are and will be. Another thing is that they are also constantly undergoing changes. The technical equipment is being modernized and increased. Conditions change. If yesterday we read newspapers only on paper, now look: the Internet, the blogosphere, etc. But the media is a very important tool for people to know about what is happening, what is and will be in the city, village, and country. Therefore, the attitude is the most positive.

As for paper newspapers, I remember the film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears.” When the hero of the film said that after some time there will be no theaters, there will be only one continuous television. It was, if I'm not mistaken, the 50s, right? However, theaters exist, they are loved, people go to performances. So, I think, with paper media. There will certainly remain a niche for them.

- How do you perceive Internet media? Do you use it?

Positively. But at the same time I look at the newspapers every morning. Here they are on the table. I love reading books. I tried to read e-books, but they are not accepted. It’s more convenient on paper; I need the feeling of a sheet, a page.

- And a little about personal things. In your free time from work, what do you prefer to do? Your hobbies?

I have loved sports since school and continue to do it now. Football, volleyball, swimming. I like to play table tennis on occasion. Plus reading books to all this. I love reading fiction. Unfortunately, time is short, but...

- What would you like to implement in your work in the near future?

We have upcoming elections to the State Duma and municipalities. I would like to carry them out at the proper organizational level. Create all conditions for our people to take an active part, so that worthy people are elected. And, of course, during the session period, before the summer holidays, to fully implement the plan for legislative activity, the issues that we have planned. A lot of them.

Kazbek TAUTIEV

Photo by IAC of the Parliament of RNO-A

Member of the Parliament of North Ossetia-Alania of the fifth and sixth convocations.

Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania of the fifth and sixth convocations.

Member of the United Russia faction. Elected in a single electoral district as part of a regional list of candidates nominated by the All-Russian political party "United Russia".

Born on May 14, 1959 in Ordzhonikidze. He graduated from the State Agricultural Institute with a degree in “Electrification of Agriculture” and the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, receiving the qualification “Economist-Manager”.

In 1983-1990 worked in Komsomol and party organizations of the republic. From 1990 to 1991 - work at the Topaz plant and the Kavtransstroy trust. He was elected as a deputy of the City Assembly of Vladikavkaz.

Since 1992 - Machnev A.V. at the AMS of Vladikavkaz, first as head of the department of economic forecasting, coordination of industrial enterprises and entrepreneurial activities, and since 1995 - head of the apparatus of the AMS of Vladikavkaz.

Since 1998, he has been working in the Administration of the President of the Republic of North Ossetia and the Government of the Republic of North Ossetia as the first deputy head, and since 2001 - the head of the Administration of the President and the Government of the Republic.

Since 2002 - representative of the President of the Republic of North Ossetia-Asia in the republican Parliament.

Since 2004 - Head of the Office of the President of RNO-A and the Government of RNO-A; in 2005-2006 - Head of the Office of the Parliament of the Republic.

In 2006, he was appointed deputy head of the department for internal policy of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District.

Since 2008 - Chief Federal Inspector for RNO-A of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District, in 2010-2012. - Chief Federal Inspector for North Ossetia-Asia of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District.

On November 20, 2012, at the first meeting of the Parliament of RNO-A of the fifth convocation, he was elected Chairman of the Parliament of RNO-A.

On November 20, 2014, he was elected chairman of the commission of the Council of Legislators of the Russian Federation at the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for coordinating legislative activities and monitoring legislation.

On September 21, 2017, at the first meeting of the Parliament of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania of the sixth convocation, he was elected Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania.

Member of the Presidium of the Council of Legislators of the Russian Federation at the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chairman of the Council for Interethnic Relations and Interaction with Religious Associations at the Federation Council of the Russian Federation

He was awarded the medal “For the Glory of Ossetia”, the Order of Friendship (Republic of South Ossetia), the Certificate of Honor of the Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, the Certificate of Honor of Patriarch of All Rus' Alexy II, the Gratitude of the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. He has a Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation and a Letter of Gratitude from the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

At a routine annual press conference, Parliament Chairman Alexei Machnev made a sensational statement. He actually took responsibility for the change of power in the republic in 2015. Our main columnist Zaur Farniev talks about the speaker’s fickle rhetoric.

« Several years ago there was one situation when we understood that a change of power might not happen if there were direct elections. But now the situation is different and nothing prevents us from returning to direct elections of the head of North Ossetia“,” Degree of Ossetia quotes Mr. Machnev.

If we remember that it was Alexei Machnev who proposed to Vladimir Putin to amend the federal election law so that each subject could decide for himself whether he needed direct elections or not, then we can say that the North Ossetian speaker already then decided to fight the government Taimuraz Mamsurova. Another thing is that the “Machnev amendment” and its author were remembered with an unkind word in Dagestan, Ingushetia and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, where local parliaments almost immediately took advantage of it, depriving their people of the opportunity to elect their own leader.

But evil tongues could not darken the taste of victory: two years after this, Taimuraz Mamsurov left the post of head of the republic, and Moscow put Tamerlan Aguzarov in charge of the former chairman of the Supreme Court of North Ossetia. And after his death, this position was taken by the chairman of the government, Vyacheslav Bitarov, who had never before been seriously considered as the leader of the region. At the same time, if you follow the logic of Mr. Machnev, it is Vyacheslav Bitarov who deserves to remain as head of the republic, because “the situation has changed”, and after direct elections the power will not change - the North Ossetian speaker no longer has such fears, especially since all the possible seats in the Federation Council have been busy for a long time now. The “Machnev Amendment” did not misfire.

Alexei Machnev's statement was the first where he essentially openly spoke about his role in the change of power in North Ossetia and presented himself as a secret fighter against the criminal regime. Even if it's the past. Another thing is that Mr. Machnev probably forgot that if Taimuraz Mamsurov had a desire to remain as head of the republic, he would have done so: from a purely legal point of view, he had such an opportunity. And he would be very surprised to learn that he was replaced only thanks to the actions of Alexei Machnev, who, by the way, always speaks very warmly (to say the least) about the current heads of the republic. This is why he is appreciated.

Well, maybe also for his passion for Ossetian pies, which he offered to try to Vladimir Putin, considerably embarrassing the head of state. Machnevskoe " Have you tried Ossetian pies and if so, did you like them? “stands in the same immortal row with Gazzaev’s “I want the Lord God to protect you, for St. George to help you and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker to protect you” as an example of sincere love for power and its main representative. However, Alexey Machnev never hid this.

Another thing is that he never publicly stated that deputies have the right to raise the question of returning direct elections of the head of the republic (although there was such a precedent in 2017, but the United Russia faction cut him down). However, after several speeches by Vyacheslav Bitarov that he was not against direct elections in principle, Mr. Machnev also decided not to remain silent and boldly announced that “everything is possible.” This is a person’s own opinion, which does not depend on anyone or anything.

It’s just a pity that Vyacheslav Bitarov definitely tried Ossetian pies. And Alexei Machnev will no longer be able to confuse him with any question.