June 20, presenter of the program “animal world”, as well as scientist, teacher and public figure was 80 years old. Many fans and colleagues congratulate Nicholas with an important date and wish him all the best. On this occasion, “StarHit” remembered the bright sayings Drozdov. 
20 Jun loved by millions, the anchorman Nikolai Drozdov, whose work grew more than one generation of Russians, celebrates its anniversary. The TV star was 80 years old. Early in the morning to congratulate his family, friends and fans. They wish Nicholas good health, success and long life. “StarHit” to echo the warm words everyone who is not indifferent to the activities of Drozdov, and recalls his most brilliant quotes about life, career, faith and, of course, about our smaller brothers.
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ON NATURALISM AND PREDATORS
Being a scientist-zoologist, Nikolai lectured at Lomonosov Moscow state University. The students adore the TV presenter and happy to attend his classes. In interviews thrush can speculate about what the animals are different from humans. So, in the opinion of the naturalist, fauna can not be called “murderers”. The presenter believes that those capable of such actions.
“Murder is immoral, and animals have no morality in the full sense of the word. Man shoots elephant for fun. It is immoral. If the predator kills the victim, he produces his own food intended for him by nature. And nothing immoral in it,” said the scientist.
According to Nicholas, and modern films about animals a lot of naturalistic scenes that can terrify an unprepared viewer. Drozdov and very unpleasant to witness this kind of footage. “Like a lion strangling an antelope. The operator thus removes her eyes. To look at the suffering of an animal I do not like. (…) Earlier in the films never showed it. And lately, somehow, it is believed that such cruelty attracts the audience,” said presenter.
ABOUT ANIMALS
The voice of Nikolai Nikolaevich familiar to several generations of viewers who admire his ability to lead the program “animal world”. Many of the quotations Drozdova about our smaller brothers have become viral in the Network and continue to spread in various forums and public servers. So, the famous phrase of a scientist about the female Hippo is still in the list of the best jokes about the fauna. Nicholas knows what he’s talking about.
“Female Hippo quite graceful and gentle during mating. But it’s not worth it to check! Take my word for it!” – said the presenter.
When Nikolai Drozdov was invited to the program “Evening Urgant” in 2016, he had again to show off their knowledge about animals. Fans transfer appreciated his statement highly.
“Look at the toad. Well, what incredible eyes! Not all beauties have such”, – said the naturalist.
ABOUT THE VITAL PRINCIPLE
Nikolay Drozdov often asked what animal he associates himself. Once the host has decided to reveal the truth.
“According to the Eastern horoscope I am a Buffalo. And the internal too. I am hardworking, a lot of thinking, analyzing, doing everything slowly, but as it should. I have a favorite expression, which belongs to Sergei Korolev: “If done quickly and poorly, everyone will forget that quickly, but will long remember, what is bad. And Vice versa. Soon forget what he was doing for a long time, and never forget, that did well.” The principle upon which I work and live,” said the presenter.
ON SCHWARZENEGGER AND EXTRA POUNDS
Nicholas is a very athletic and continues to exercise. In 2003 and 2004, took a leading part in the filming of the reality show “Last hero” in which it was necessary to demonstrate their endurance.
“Someone squeezes itself from slave I is fat” humor was noted by Drozdov.
Being an animal lover, Nicholas doesn’t eat meat. According to the moderator, it is his conscious position in life.
“I have asthenic Constitution, Schwarzenegger me not to do, no matter how much I sway. I have never tried to set any records. The main thing – health. But vegetarianism is a really vital position emanating from the philosophy of yoga. I believe that this way is very right for a person. Our stomach is well adapted to vegetable food, but to digest animal need large amounts of energy. In addition, I am calm for I do not kill animals,” he said. 
ABOUT MONEY AND THE SPIRIT OF THE TIME
Fans Drozdov noted that it is not similar to modern anchors. As a person who grew up in the Soviet Union, Nikolai Nikolaevich different other views on life. The host is willing to recognize.
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“For me money is not important. I’m a man from the Soviet time. For me the most important principles, one of which is improper to talk about money, ask about the salary and perquisites, etc. From the side you would think that I the old regime. If a woman wears a coat fit and help. I hint to my students: “Go, give coat to girl”. And they at me stare. And the truth is, there is something to admire. Now, you know, emancipation. I helped the lady, as she has outraged: “okay, Okay, I myself.” What are you, comrades? And how do you educate the youth? This must have something to do. In this case, I think it is better to be old regime”, – he noted.
RELIGION AND MONASTERIES
Interestingly, in the family of Nikolai Drozdov was the priests. The host is the great-great-grandson of St. Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna. It is famous for being laid the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and wrote a Manifesto about the liberation of peasants from serfdom, published February 19, 1861. By the way, grandson Drozdov also decided to name Filaret.
According to Nicholas, he learned about their relationship with a significant person in the history of Russia from his father. In the 1950s, when the future scientist was still in school, his father took him on a tour to the Historical Museum. There was a lifetime portrait of St. Philaret. In those days he was not yet canonized. “This is your great-great-great-grandfather, just don’t tell anybody. And then, maybe, will remember when and I’ll be gone,” – said Drozdov parent.
Then followed a “decade of silence” as said by the presenter. On the life of Nicholas Roerich was influenced by familiarity with the Metropolitan Krutitsa and Kolomna Yuvenaly, who has done much for the canonization of Metropolitan Philaret. In 1994, he was canonized. The TV star attended the service. After years Drozdov participated in the transfer of the relics of Filaret of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
“It was an amazing event. Remember, we went with the relics to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and it was necessary to wait, when it will end service. About an hour we waited in a nearby Church, and all this time I stood near the relics. But the Holy relics – they are more alive than any of us, they pose such a life force! This was probably the happiest time in my life,” recalled Nicholas.
In the same interview Drozdov asked did he ever become a priest. Speaking to reporters, he said that often happens in different monasteries. According to the scientist, he likes to visit these places.
“A priest – no, but to go to the monks for me, it is quite possible. Today I often visit monasteries. Look. To me there all very much. Maybe exercise I can’t do that, but at least dream… Recently was in the Gethsemane skete, it is North of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. It was just founded by St. Philaret. Monastic cells there — underground. When the Abbot of the monastery showed me these cells, I said that as if there wanted to live. And he said, “For you always free the cell over there.” And the cells are neat, whitewashed, light, table, high chair, cot,” – said the TV star in June 2012.
ABOUT THE FAITH AND HELP IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
As recognized by Nikolay Drozdov, faith is for him of great importance. According to the presenter, “it does”.
“Must be a never-ending spiritual growth, self-improvement. How can I do it. Faith has great power. You have to believe in God and, of course, to pray. In difficult circumstances often call: “Let us pray, and God will provide”. You only need to sincerely turn to the Lord, to sincerely ask for help. Once in the expedition in Kamchatka we had to urgently fly by helicopter to the mountains. But the weather was terrible, there was almost no visibility. And I said, “Pray and go to bed! And tomorrow you’ll see, weather is what we need!” Indeed, the morning was clear and Sunny” – he recalled. 
OF HIS BELOVED WIFE, DAUGHTERS AND GRANDCHILDREN
Nikolai – happy husband, father and grandfather. The wife of the scientist Tatiana is working in the same field, being a biologist by education. Fans of the TV stars do not stop to admire the harmony that prevails in his family. The couple have been together for more than thirty years.
The eldest daughter of TV presenter Elena is also followed in the footsteps of their parents. By the way, at one time she worked as a presenter of the program “Very far suburbs” of the channel “Moskovia”. As for the younger heiress Drozdova Elena, she is a veterinarian.
“I’m not married, and I was told that his wife brought from the expedition, from some other country! And she is only two floors below mine. I – in the seventh, Tanya is in the fifth. In the Elevator met. No idea how I lived without it. I think people without a family as an ant without ant. With his wife we have been together for many years, raised two daughters. My wife teaches biology. Daughter went in my footsteps: Hope – biologist, and Elena is a vet. Now raising grandchildren!” – said the scientist.
In 2008, the eldest daughter of the TV presenter gave birth to a charming Filaret.
“With such a beautiful name he can’t grow a bad person to do bad things. At least, so we like to think. Should be responsibility and high spirituality of the person wearing the name,” – said Nikolai Nikolaevich. 
According to Drozdova, he sincerely is proud of the eldest grandson, who is studying in cadet school. As noted by the presenter, the whole family supported the decision Filaret. Nicholas calls the young man “defender of the homeland”.
“Our family had a lot of books on biology, and I was telling my daughters about their expeditions and discoveries. But often to have children, I couldn’t, I simply had no time, I worked too hard. I could probably give them a different upbringing. Because I know how and what really happened or did not happen. Grandson, I pay more attention Filaret enjoys painting, ceramics, playing the accordion. I am very proud of them”, – shared the leading.
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