Aleksandr Shlyakhturov

In this name that follows East Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vasilievich and the family name is Shlyakhturov.

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

Colonel General Aleksandr Shlyakhturov
Александр Шляхтуров
Director of Russian Military Intelligence
In office 24 April 2009 – 25 December 2011
Preceded by	Valentin Korabelnikov
Succeeded by	Igor Sergun
Personal details
Born	Aleksandr Vasilievich Shlyakhturov (1947-02-14) 14 February 1947 (age 78)
Military service
Allegiance	Russia
Branch/service	Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Rank	Colonel General
Battles/wars	Cold 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.