Alexander Shlyakhturov

Lieutenant General Vasil'evich Shlyakhturov (in Russian: Александр Васильевич Шляхтуров, b. 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.^[2] Korabelnikov had apparently tendered his resignation earlier in the year due to disagreements over reforms of the organisation.^[1]

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^ ^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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Preceded by Valentin Korabelnikov	GRU Chief April 2009–present	Incumbent

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