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GRU chief Igor Sergun dies
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, Igor Sergun, has died. This became known from a telegram with condolences, which were expressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the relatives of the deceased. The text of the telegram was published on the official website of the Kremlin.
The whole life of Igor Dmitrievich, from a cadet of the Suvorov Military School to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, was devoted to serving the Motherland, the armed forces. Colleagues and subordinates knew him as a real military officer, an experienced and competent commander, a man of great courage, a true patriot. Respected for professionalism, firmness of character, honesty and decency.
- Igor Sergun was born on March 28, 1957. He graduated from the Moscow Suvorov Military School, the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School, the Military Academy of the Soviet Army and the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
- Sergun since 1984 served in various positions in the Main Intelligence Directorate. He took over in December 2011.
- Sergun's biographical information is published on the official website of the Russian Ministry of Defense. His more detailed biography belongs to the state secret.