Alexander Bortnikov
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Alexander Vasilyevich Bortnikov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Бо́ртников; born 15 November 1951) is a Russian intelligence officer who has served as the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) since 2008. He is one of the most powerful members of the silovik faction of president Vladimir Putin's inner circle.[1][lower-alpha 1] A Hero of the Russian Federation since 2019, he also holds the rank of General of the Army, the second highest grade in use in the Russian military.[lower-alpha 2] According to some experts, it is likely Bortnikov played a key role in Putin's decision to invade Ukraine in 2022.[2]
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vasilyevich and the family name is Bortnikov.
Quick Facts Director of the Federal Security Service, President ...
Alexander Bortnikov | |
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Алексaндр Бoртников | |
Director of the Federal Security Service | |
Assumed office 12 May 2008 | |
President | Vladimir Putin Dmitry Medvedev |
Deputy | Sergei Korolev Sergei Smirnov |
Preceded by | Nikolai Patrushev |
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Born | Alexander Vasilyevich Bortnikov (1951-11-15) 15 November 1951 (age 72) Molotov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Political party | CPSU (1975–1991) |
Spouse | Tatyana Borisovna |
Children | Denis Bortnikov |
Education | FSB Academy |
Alma mater | Leningrad Institute of Railway Engineers |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Russia Soviet Union |
Branch/service | KGB, FSK, FSB |
Years of service | 1975–present |
Rank | Army General |
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