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Alexander Korzhakov

Russian high level KGB official · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Born 1950 · age 76

Alexander Vasilyevich Korzhakov is a Russian former KGB general who served as Boris Yeltsin's bodyguard, confidant, and adviser for eleven years. He was the head of the Presidential Security Service (PSB) from 1991 to 1996, State Duma deputy from 1997 to 2011, and retired Lieutenant-general.

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A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order "For Personal Courage"
Medal "Defender of a Free Russia"
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 1st class
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class
Medal "To a Warrior-Internationalist from the Grateful Afghan People"
Badge "To a Warrior-Internationalist"
Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"
Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
Defence Ministry's 200 year medal
Medal "200 Years of the MIA of Russia"

About this person

Korzhakov had been Yeltsin's bodyguard since 1985, and on 19 August 1991, he stood next to his boss on top of a tank during Yeltsin's historic speech.

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76

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