Teleprogram correspondents met with the host of the morning show “Mood” on the TV Center channel, Irina Sashina. The TV presenter met guests in a cozy country house near Moscow and talked about her children and pets.
- What to name your first son? Of course, Sasha. My husband, whose name is Alexander, and I did not even consider other options. When I found out that I was pregnant with my second boy, and when our parents asked what we would name the child, my husband categorically answered: of course, Sasha. My parents grabbed their hearts... We spent a long time choosing a name for our second son. Two weeks later the boy began to show character. And then the husband suggested naming the child Herman.
— As a child, I had many animals, my parents never refused me. If I wanted a hamster, I got a hamster. A turtle, a kitten... Only I didn’t have a dog. Count is the second dog in my life. Before that, we also had a Doberman, whose name was Golden. He lived with us for 11 years. After his death, we decided to get a Doberman again. They searched for the dog all over the world and found it in France. The Count is a very smart and obedient dog, affectionate and kind.
“I am surrounded by four real men: a husband and three sons, and also a parrot, Richie, and a Doberman, Count. It’s hard because you always need to be on your toes, because men need attention, love, affection and care. But that's what I like! My task is to raise good, kind, smart kids. But I wouldn’t want to influence them too much, just as my parents didn’t put pressure on me. They always gave me the opportunity to independently choose what I want.
— German is a boy with a very strong and strong character, very ambitious. If something doesn’t work out for him, he will still reach the end. The middle son loves hockey very much. He has been training with the CSKA team for 4 years. For him, nothing is worse than missing a workout. His goal is to become a professional hockey player. At the same time, looking at his older brother, who is studying at a music school, German decided to learn to play the guitar. And literally today he takes the first grade exam.
“When our third son was born, we immediately decided that his name should also have the letter “r.” The boy was born sunny, blue-eyed, blond. And it remains so to this day. This is a big surprise for us, because the two eldest sons are brown-eyed, one is brunette, the other is fair-haired. And the third son is as sunny as a daisy. That's why we called him Roman. Romka is a very creative child, loves costumes, dressing up, and performances. Even if he does not become an actor, he will probably have a profession related to creativity.
Irina Sergeevna Sashina. Born on April 20, 1977 in Gatchina. Russian TV presenter.
She graduated with honors from the philological and economic faculties of Moscow State University. Lomonosov. She also studied at (Nene College of Higher education) and Japan (under the Yeltsin-Hashimoto program). Speaks English, Italian and French. Candidate of Philological Sciences, linguist, international economist.
While studying at Moscow State University, she won the title “Miss University-95”.
Graduated from the Institute for Advanced Training of Television and Radio Broadcasting Workers, the announcer department of the Ostankino School of Television. She calls Igor Kirillov, Dina Grigorieva and Bela Gaimakova her teachers.
On Russian television since 1997. Works as a correspondent and presenter of the daily program “Data” on the TV Center channel.
From 1999 to 2004, he hosted and directed television programs on the Stolitsa TV channel.
In 2004, Irina returned to TV Center, where from 2004 to 2011 she worked as the presenter and chief editor of the Business Moscow program.
From 2009 to 2010 he acted as an economic commentator on NTV.
She was the host and moderator of the Expopriority forums in 2010 and 2011, and in 2012 she was the host of the Russian Journalists' Ball.
In 2010 - general producer of the TV channel “Doverie”.
From April to September 2011, she was the head of the economic and legal department, as well as the author and host of the “Useful Economics” column as part of the morning channel “Mood.”
In September 2011, Irina Sashina became the face of the REN TV channel, where she hosts the “News 24” and Economic Review programs.
Since January 2013, he has been hosting the morning program “Mood” on the TV Center channel.
She completed an internship in England (Nene College of Higher education) and Japan (under the Yeltsin-Hashimoto program). Speaks English, Italian and French.
She was awarded a diploma as “The Most Charming TV Presenter” and a special prize at the “Golden Mercury 2009” award. He also has a diploma from the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry “For promoting a healthy lifestyle.”
Irina Sashina's height: 170 centimeters.
Personal life of Irina Sashina:
Since 2000, she has been married to businessman Alexander Arutyunov. The couple has four children: Alexander, German, Roman and Maria.
Irina Sashina: “The camera does not tolerate hypocrisy and pretense. The viewer must be loved”
Irina Sashina, a TV presenter and mother of three sons, has come a long way from an economist to the host of the most incendiary and positive morning program on the TV Center channel. She revealed the secret of a good mood, and also told how not to miss your chance in life.
- What prompted you to take up journalism? How did you get into the profession?
I think it's fate. Although the path was long... I was studying at the Romance-Germanic department of the Faculty of Philology of Moscow State University when I learned that excellent students were allowed to enter the second department for free. Rector of Moscow State University V.A. Sadovnichy issued such an order, and I, naturally, took the opportunity and chose the Faculty of Economics. I spent the whole day running between buildings. In the morning - philology department, in the evening - economics department. It so happened that in one year I defended my dissertation at the Faculty of Philology and graduated from the Faculty of Economics. Like many economics students, after graduation I went to work in a bank. Once I saw an advertisement on a Moscow TV channel that they needed presenters with knowledge of economics and foreign languages. I decided to try it - I've always been attracted to the "scene". While still at school, I studied in the musical theater of a young actor (by the way, in the same group with Nikolai Baskov and Natalya Gromushkina.) After going through a tough casting (out of 100 people they chose two), I ended up going on air alone. Moreover, I immediately got into the crowd, and I was hired as the host of several programs, including the information and analytical “Events of the Week.” Of course, I was pulled into the thick of things. I had to be torn - work in a bank in the morning, broadcast on television in the evening. At some point I realized that it was time to choose...
- Remember your first day of working on camera. Like many newbies, you were probably very nervous. How to overcome anxiety in front of the camera?
Students often ask me this question (I teach master classes at various television institutes). Here’s my advice: you need to imagine the person to whom you are providing this or that information. Before the broadcast, when you look at the text, you should think about who would be interested in it - grandmother, brother, Aunt Mana from the third entrance, a girl who just gave birth... As soon as you imagine a specific viewer, the message becomes more targeted, and the look will not be “empty”.
I immediately ended up on the air because amazing self-control came from somewhere. It was impossible to piss me off. It happened that the lamps went out during the broadcast, tables fell, the prompter “flew out”, but, as they say, I didn’t bat an eyebrow.
-You have a rich biography, you worked on different channels, and devoted a fair part of your career to TV Center...
Perhaps this is also fate. Despite the fact that I once cheated on TV Center - I was invited to present news on the REN TV channel - then I returned, because my soul always remained here. I really like the morning format I work in now. It combines all genres - news, entertainment, and interviews - everything that is interesting to the viewer. At the same time, I have the opportunity to go on set, meet interesting people, world-class stars - this is exactly what I was missing. In the profession, as in life, you cannot, having achieved something, calm down and stop. I don’t like routine - I always want to grow and develop. My work now greatly contributes to this. “Mood” is a very useful program, both for the audience and for me personally. Even acquaintances admit that they get useful information from our issues - what happened in the world, what to do on the weekend, where to go, how to cook a delicious breakfast. Or here’s an example - how to park correctly in the center of Moscow - for example, I was one of the first to learn about resident and multi-child parking permits. We have so much relevant information on air that it’s worth watching it with a pen and notepad.
- You set the pace for the awakening city. Do you feel responsible for the viewer's mood?
Of course, I feel responsible; I try to set this mood differently every time. When I come to work, I first find out the latest news, and only then prepare myself for meeting the audience. Sometimes you need to turn on the drive right at 6 am, and sometimes you need to wake up the viewer gradually.
-You stand up for the purity of television. In your opinion, what is missing from television?
There is a lack of sincerity and openness on television. What I like about the “Mood” program is that we have high-quality information, there is no “yellowness”. When we film a guest, I always ask that the recording be live to intentionally leave out the rough edges. Let the audience see that we are people just like them. I really like it when presenters talk to the audience on equal terms. In addition, in my opinion, there are not enough entertainment programs on television. We are all family people, working people, with limited time, and it’s great when you can visit an exhibition or film premiere without leaving the couch. The viewer wants and has every right to be entertained.
- How viable is the media in relation to the Internet?
I will not support those skeptics who believe that television will soon die out. Still, everyone wants to turn on the TV in the evening, where they will not just tell us the news, but will also present the author’s vision. You need to use the Internet in moderation. This is very convenient when, for example, you need to find out the score of a hockey match - you go to the Internet and find out in one or two clicks.
-Have you watched the Olympics? Who were you rooting for?
I am a very passionate fan! I watched the performances of snowboarders, bobsledders, and cross-country skiing - when everyone got into trouble, it was so disappointing. But the figure skaters are beautiful. And, of course, the whole family watched hockey. I really want our young hockey players to grow up and make a breakthrough. I have two sons already playing hockey. Herman, who is now in second grade, has been studying for four years. And the little one, who is five years old, has been studying for a year. At home, the children's favorite pastime is to play hockey in the hallway, so all our walls are covered in marks from the puck.
-Have your children already started talking to you about choosing a future profession?
Herman confidently declares: “I will be a hockey player, it is not discussed.” The little one is only taking his first steps in sports, he really likes hockey and even his friends say: “We will win the Olympics when yours grow up.” I will try to listen to the opinions of children. Because there is nothing worse than going towards your calling “through thorns to the stars.” I don’t regret that I received a good university education, but maybe if I had immediately entered the journalism department, it would have been easier for me.
-You said that your plans are to write a doctoral dissertation in economics. Was it possible to implement this idea?
I’m still collecting material and have already decided on the topic. I'm going to actively do this this year. I don’t know how my life will turn out next, but I don’t think I’ve reached my ceiling.
- You were called to teach at the Institute of Television. Do you see yourself as a teacher?
I periodically conduct master classes. I haven’t decided to go deeper into this specialty yet - right now I’m not ready to take on such responsibility. Not because there is no experience, there is simply not enough time. If I take a course or group, I will immerse myself in this matter completely; I can’t do it any other way - perfectionism is in my blood. Maybe someday, in 10-15 years, when the children grow up...
-How can young journalists show their individuality, open up and not slide into the image of a “talking head in the frame”?
You have to be yourself. All people are different, all people are interesting. First of all, you don’t need to pose in front of the camera, you don’t need to pretend to be someone, then the viewer will be interested. And you should never refuse the opportunity to gain additional knowledge or improve your skill level. If there is an opportunity to study languages - go, if there is an opportunity to go somewhere - go, take advantage of the opportunity. But without fanaticism, of course. They suggested running another project in parallel, filming, writing - take it, because you are immersed in a new topic and gain new knowledge, which will definitely come in handy later.
-Irina, in one interview you said that you value working on television for its drive, the ability to quickly respond to a situation, and make non-standard decisions. Do you have a more relaxed pace of life outside of work?
I am a lifelong energizer. Everyone tells me: “You can’t live in peace!” I am not a housewife by nature; I absolutely cannot sit at home doing nothing. In my life I try to make sure that in the evening I can enjoy the aftertaste of the past day. In addition to working on camera, I participate in various projects - government, economic. I am an Aries, a ram by nature, a real choleric person, a perfectionist. I have to do everything according to the rules; if it’s done, it’s only an “A” grade. And I teach my children to do this. I don’t recognize gray shades; I don’t even really like this color.
-That is, they won’t find you at home?
It simply doesn’t happen to us that we sit idle - we try to diversify our leisure time: go to the skating rink, to an exhibition, to the theater. It seems to me that children are like sponges, they absorb everything. So am I with them. It’s a good habit from childhood to be constantly on the move, then children simply won’t have time to engage in idle chatter on social networks or wander around the streets.
-You were awarded a diploma "For your contribution to promoting a healthy lifestyle." Do you play sports? Do you prefer active rest to passive rest? Currently, city programs to introduce sports to the masses are actively developing. Have you been able to evaluate the achievements in this area?
I very much support the changes that are now taking place in Moscow, despite many skeptical statements and pessimistic sentiments. Starting from the above-mentioned parking lots, the center has become freer; now there is always the opportunity to park. Young people began to become more active in physical education and sports. We ourselves have used bicycle rentals many times, it’s so great! In winter, we are all big fans of ice skating. We were in Luzhniki, in Gorky Park, in the Palace of Pioneers on Dynamo, in Krylatskoye. There are now a lot of skating rinks in Moscow, it’s not boring in the capital in winter, and in summer it’s so nice to stroll through the landscaped squares. These changes for the better are happening with the support of the Moscow Government. Excellent work is being done, I only support this initiative. Our city has truly become the European capital.
- Do you have a favorite place in Moscow?
I really love the side streets of Arbat. Old Arbat, Starokonyushenny Lane, Sivtsev Vrazhek - you can walk there endlessly. Almost like in old Europe...
- Where do you prefer to relax? Do you need time to be alone with yourself or do you prefer to relax with your family?
I’m never bored with myself either. Sometimes I like to be alone, sit and think, but usually half a day is enough for such a “recharge.” We always vacation with our family, and no matter how many children I have, we always vacation without a nanny. In this matter, I am also a perfectionist; I believe that children should be taken care of themselves. I have always had a dream: to have a big house, a big table where everyone would gather. I always wanted many children. I can say that now my childhood dreams have come true. I live like in a fairy tale - I have three sons.
Presenter of the morning channel "Mood".
Irina Sashina has been working on television since 1999. She graduated with honors from the philological and economic faculties of Moscow State University. Lomonosov, studied in Japan and England. Candidate of Philology. While studying at Moscow State University, she won the title "Miss University-95". Graduated from the Institute for Advanced Training of Television and Radio Broadcasting Workers, the announcer department of the Ostankino Television School. She calls Igor Kirillov, Dina Grigorieva and Bella Gaimakova her teachers. Work on television began as a special correspondent on the Stolitsa TV channel, then Irina became the presenter and editor-in-chief of the channel’s television programs. She worked at RBC as a correspondent and presenter. And on NTV - the author and leading economic column in the program "Morning on NTV". Irina Sashina was the general producer of the TV channel "Trust MTC".
Since 2004 he has been working at TV Center. First, the host of the daily program "Data", and since 2005 - the host of the information and analytical program "Business Moscow". In addition, in 2011, Irina Sashina became the author and host of the “Useful Economics” column of the morning channel "Mood", and since January 2013 - the host of this program.
She was awarded a diploma from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation "For contribution to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle", a diploma for "The Most Charming TV Presenter" (special prize of the Golden Mercury 2009 award) and a diploma from the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation "For active participation in the Second International Forum on Intellectual Property: Expopriority 2010 ".
Speaks fluent English, French and Italian. Loves theater and classical music. He enjoys alpine skiing and tennis. He considers his three sons: Alexander, German and Roman to be his main achievement. Life credo: “Everything impossible is possible. The meaning of life is to constantly move forward.”