Alexander Bortnikov

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Alexander Vasilyevich Bortnikov (in Russian: Александр Васильевич Бортников, b. 1951 in Perm, Soviet Union) is a Russian security services official.

In 19752004 he worked in KGB and its successors in Leningrad/Saint Petersburg. In June 2003 – March 2004 he was the Chief of the St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast FSB Directorate.

Since February 24, 2004 he has been the Head of the Economic Security Service of FSB and a Deputy Director of FSB.

He is also a member of the board of directors of Sovkomflot.

Political offices
Preceded by
Sergei Smirnov
Chief of the St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast FSB Directorate
June 2003 - March 2004
Succeeded by
Yury Ignashchenkov
Preceded by
Yury Zaostrovtsev
Head of the Economic Security Service of FSB
February 24, 2004 – present
Incumbent