His colleagues call him the guru of sports journalism. He is always ready to give a historical background, to formulate a forecast or to assess the situation in the standings. Igor Rabiner is a Russian journalist specializing in sports.
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Starting conditions
Professional activity
Recognition and personal life
Starting conditions
At a certain stage of its development, in the Soviet country, sports were considered as a preparatory stage for military service. H
ey, goalie, get ready to fight. You are posted as a sentry at the gate. In so unpretentiously from children brought up future fighters.
Almost on every street or in the yard of the children recklessly played football or in the towns. Igor Yakovlevich Rabiner at an early age was no different from his peers.
If necessary, he skipped school, so as not to leave without the support of his comrades in the important match, which is often held in the wasteland.
The future journalist and sports columnist was born on February 13, 1973 in an intelligent Soviet family. Parents lived in Moscow. My father worked as a safety engineer at a radio factory.
My mother taught Russian language and literature at the pedagogical Institute.
The child grew up surrounded by care and attention. The boy was seriously prepared for independent life. He was taught to always tell the truth.
Don't go back on your word. To respect my elders and not mock the weak. Igor grew up a smart boy and had a good memory.
Professional activity
After school Rabiner decided to get a profile education at the faculty of journalism at Moscow state University. It so happened that during his student years he continued to follow sports events at home and abroad. And not just follow up, but respond in writing.
His responses and remarks willingly published different editions under the heading "Sports life". In 1994 Igor received a diploma of a journalist.
By that time, the country was in full swing transition to market principles of relations. Sports schools, clubs and clubs were either closed or turned into commercial structures.
The famous sports club "Spartak" was going through a difficult period. Rabiner from childhood referred to himself as a fan of the club. Observing the current events, the journalist collected relevant information and wrote a book entitled " how to kill "Spartak".
For two years Igor worked as his own correspondent of the newspaper "Sport-Express" in the United States.
This time was enough to write the book "Kings of ice". In it the author talked about the fate of Russian players overseas.
Returning to his native shores, Rabiner wrote several action-Packed articles about the preparations for the 2018 FIFA world Cup in Russia.
Recognition and personal life
Rabiner's journalistic career was quite successful. He received and continues to receive prizes for coverage of topical issues. At the same time praising him harshly criticized opponents and aggrieved personality. Once even illegally dismissed from work. But Igor Yakovlevich defended his position in court.
Very little is known about the journalist's personal life. Igor is legally married. Husband and wife work in different spheres and there can be no professional competition between them. Rabiner is silent about the presence of children.