Aleksandr Shlyakhturov
Alexander Shlyakhturov | |
|---|---|
| Александр Васильевич Шляхтуров | |
| Director of Russian Military Intelligence | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Valentin Korabelnikov |
| Succeeded by | Igor Sergun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1947 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Russia |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of the Russian Federation |
| Rank | Colonel General |
| Battles/wars | Cold War First Chechen War Second Chechen War |
Colonel General Alexander Vasilievich Shlyakhturov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Шляхтуров, born 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.
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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