Alexander Shlyakhturov
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| Lieutenant General Alexander Shlyakhturov Александр Васильевич Шляхтуров |
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| Director of Russian Military Intelligence | |
| In office 2009–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Valentin Korabelnikov |
| Succeeded by | Igor Sergun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 47, 1947 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Russia |
| Service/branch | Armed Forces of the Russian Federation |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Cold War First Chechen War Second Chechen War |
Lieutenant General Alexander Shlyakhturov (in Russian: Александр Васильевич Шляхтуров, b. 14. February, 1947.) was a Russian military officer.
Shlyakhturov was appointed head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the Russian General Staff, Russia's largest intelligence agency, on 24 April 2009.[1] Prior to this Shlyakhturov had served as first deputy to the previous head of the organisation, Gen. Valentin Korabelnikov.[2] Korabelnikov had apparently tendered his resignation earlier in the year due to disagreements over reforms of the organisation.[1] Alexander Shlyakhturov resigned as head in early 2012 due to age limits.
He was replaced by Igor Sergun in December 2011.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Russia military spy boss 'sacked'." BBC News, 24 April 2009. Retrieved: 24 April 2009.
- ^ "Russian president reshuffles top military intelligence staff." RIA Novosti, 24 April 2009. Retrieved: 24 April 2009.
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| Preceded by Valentin Korabelnikov |
GRU Chief April 2009-December 2011–present |
Incumbent |
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