Aleksandr Shlyakhturov

Aleksandr Shlyakhturov
Александр Шляхтуров
Director of Russian Military Intelligence
In office
24 April 2009 – 25 December 2011
Preceded byValentin Korabelnikov
Succeeded byIgor Sergun
Personal details
Born
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shlyakhturov

(1947-02-14) 14 February 1947 (age 77)
Military service
AllegianceRussia Russia
Branch/serviceArmed Forces of the Russian Federation
RankColonel General
Battles/warsCold War
First Chechen War
Second Chechen War

Colonel General Aleksandr Vasilievich Shlyakhturov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Шляхту́ров, born 14 February 1947) is 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.[citation needed] Korabelnikov had apparently tendered his resignation earlier in year due to disagreements over reforms of the organisation.[1] Shlyakhturov resigned as head by end of 2011 due to age limits.

He was replaced by Igor Sergun in December 2011.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Russia military spy boss 'sacked'." BBC News, 24 April 2009. Retrieved: 24 April 2009.
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Political offices
Preceded by GRU Chief
24 April 2009 – 25 December 2011
Succeeded by