Aleksandr Shlyakhturov

Colonel General Aleksandr Vasilievich Shlyakhturov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Шляхту́ров, born 14 February 1947) is a Russian military officer.

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

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