General Serdyukov will lead the airborne troops. Andrey Serdyukov appointed Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces
"Andrey Nikolayevich is a competent leader and a skilled organizer," Sergei Shoigu described the country's chief paratrooper. "He gained experience in serving in the Far East, South and Western regions, passed all the main command and staff positions - from the commander of a reconnaissance platoon to the commander of the 12th reserve of the Southern Military District.
Headed by General Serdyukov, the association, according to the Minister of Defense, effectively carried out tasks in the southwestern strategic direction, invariably showed good results during exercises and sudden checks. " Business qualities and versatile knowledge of Colonel General Serdyukov will become good help in decision important issues maintaining the combat readiness of the Airborne Forces at the required level," the head of the Defense Ministry said, handing the standard to the new commander.
The new head of the "winged infantry" in his reply promised to support the glorious traditions of the Airborne Forces, imbued, in his words, with patriotism, selfless devotion and unbending will. "That high level achieved by the troops under the leadership of Colonel-General Vladimir Shamanov will serve as a starting point for me in my work,” Andrey Serdyukov admitted.
"I will make every effort to justify the high confidence placed in me, and will strive to use my knowledge and experience to further development troops," the new commander concluded.
Recall that Hero of Russia Vladimir Shamanov has commanded the Russian Airborne Forces since May 2009. Recently he was elected to the State Duma, and later became the head of the Duma Defense Committee.
Sergei Shoigu today thanked Shamanov and wished him success in his new job. “Thank you, Vladimir Anatolyevich, for your great personal contribution to the development of the Airborne Forces and raising the authority of the Armed Forces. I am sure that your professionalism, rich experience and active civil position will contribute to the adoption of responsible decisions aimed at strengthening the military security of the state and in the new post," the head of the military department said.
"Dedicating the next five years to legislative activity, I see it as my task to delve into the needs and tasks of the Russian Armed Forces in this difficult time as much as possible," Shamanov replied to the minister.
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Andrey Serdyukov was born in the Rostov region in 1962. In 1983 he graduated from the Ryazan Higher Airborne command school. He served in all major positions from reconnaissance platoon commander to air force commander. airborne division. Graduated in 1993 military academy named after Frunze. After graduating from the military academy in 2009 General Staff The RF Armed Forces served as Deputy Army Commander in the Far Eastern Military District. Since January 2011 - Commander combined arms army Eastern military district. In February 2013, he was appointed Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District.
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Biography
He graduated from the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School (1983), the Military Academy named after M.V. Frunze (1993), Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Russian Federation (2009).
1983 - 1986 - commander of the reconnaissance platoon, deputy commander parachute company, commander of the parachute company.
1986 - 1990 - chief of staff - deputy commander of the parachute battalion, commander of the parachute battalion.
1993 - 1999, after graduating from the Military Academy. M.V. Frunze - deputy commander of the parachute regiment, commander of the parachute regiment.
1999 - 2007 - Deputy commander of the 76th Guards airborne division, commander of the 138th separate guards motorized rifle brigade, commander of the 106th Guards airborne division.
After graduating from the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2009 with a gold medal, he served as deputy commander of the 5th Army of the Far Eastern Military District.
Since 2011 - Commander of the 5th Army of the Eastern Military District.
Since 2013 - Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District, and since October 2013 - Chief of Staff - First Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District.
By Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 4, 2016, he was appointed Commander of the Airborne Troops.
Awarded with orders"For services to the Fatherland" III degree and IV degree with swords, Alexander Nevsky, Courage, "For Military Merit", Honor, "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" III degree, the medal "For Military Merit" and other medals. Honored Military Specialist of the Russian Federation.
MOSCOW, 10 October. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu presented the standard to the new commander of the Russian Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov, and presented it to the personnel.
"By Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 4, Colonel General Serdyukov was appointed commander of the Airborne Forces. Andrey Nikolayevich is a competent leader and a skilled organizer. He gained experience in serving in the Far Eastern, Southern and Western regions. Passed through all the main command and staff positions - from the commander of a reconnaissance platoon to the commander of the 12th reserve of the Southern Military District," the minister said.
Earlier, a source in the Ministry of Defense told TASS that the first deputy commander of the Southern Military District, Serdyukov, would replace Vladimir Shamanov as commander of the Airborne Forces. Shamanov, in turn, took over as head of the State Duma Defense Committee.
Strengthening military security
The work of the former commander of the Airborne Forces Vladimir Shamanov in the State Duma will help strengthen the military security of the Russian Federation, said Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu.
“Thank you, Vladimir Anatolyevich, for your great personal contribution to the development of the Airborne Troops and raising the authority of the Armed Forces. I am sure that your professionalism, rich experience and active citizenship will contribute to the adoption of responsible decisions aimed at strengthening the military security of the state,” Shoigu said.
In turn, Shamanov said that he sees his task in the State Duma as assistance in the development of the Russian Armed Forces.
"Dedicating the next five years to legislative activity, I see it as my task to delve into the needs and tasks of the Russian Armed Forces in this difficult time," he said.
Shamanov also assured the new commander of the Airborne Forces, Andrey Serdyukov, that he would take "the most active part in all spheres of activity of our troops for their further development and strengthening.
Andrey Serdyukov. BIOGRAPHY
Colonel General (June 11, 2015). He was awarded the Orders of Courage, "For Military Merit", "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree, medals. Honored Military Specialist of the Russian Federation (2012).
Born March 4, 1962 in the village. Uglegorsky, Tatsinsky district, Rostov region In 1983 he graduated from the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command twice Red Banner School them. Lenin Komsomol (now - the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command Order of Suvorov twice Red Banner School named after General of the Army V.F. Margelov). In 1993 he graduated from the Military Academy. M.V. Frunze (now - as part of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation), in 2009 - the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
He began his service in the USSR Armed Forces as a reconnaissance platoon commander. In 1995-1997 - Commander of the 237th Guards Airborne Torun Red Banner Regiment of the 76th Guards Airborne Chernigov Red Banner Division (Pskov); in 1997-1998 - Chief of Staff - Deputy Commander, then Commander of the 104th Guards Parachute Regiment of the 76th Division, later - Deputy Commander of this division.
Over the years, he participated in hostilities in the territory Chechen Republic, in a peacekeeping operation in Kosovo, where he served as deputy commander of a brigade of Russian peacekeeping forces.
In the period from March 10, 2002 to June 9, 2003 (until July 11, 2002 - acting) he served as commander of the 138th separate guards motorized rifle Krasnoselskaya Order of Lenin of the Red Banner Brigade (Kamenka, Leningrad region).
From June 2004 to 2007 - Commander of the 106th Guards Airborne Tula Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Division (Tula).
In 2009-2011 - Deputy Commander of the 5th Red Banner Combined Arms Army in the Far Eastern (since 2010 - Eastern) Military District (VVO, army headquarters in Ussuriysk, Primorsky Territory).
From January 2011 to February 2013 - Commander of the 5th Red Banner Combined Arms Army of the Eastern Military District. In February 2013, he was appointed Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District.
From October 4, 2013 to October 4, 2016 - Chief of Staff - First Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District. He replaced Lieutenant General Andrei Pereslegin, who was accused of abuse of office and the use of a deliberately forged document.
On October 4, 2016, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, he was appointed Commander of the Airborne Troops (VDV) of the Russian Federation.
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On Friday, he said that the candidacy of the new commander of the Airborne Forces had already been determined. They should be the chief of staff - the first deputy commander of the troops of the Southern Military District, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov. Expected that he will be officially appointed in October.
I note that until now the head of the Airborne Forces, Colonel-General Vladimir Shamanov, was elected to the State Duma, according to information, he may become head of the defense committee.
However, the official representative of the Airborne Forces, Irina Kruglova, refused to answer the question of the VZGLYAD newspaper about the new commander:
“I don’t even want to comment on these rumors. The troops continue to be led by Colonel-General Shamanov,” Kruglova said.
Lieutenant General Serdyukov Andrey Nikolaevichhead of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation or not?
The media report on the upcoming changes in the command of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation.
The post of commander of the Airborne Forces in the near future will be taken by Lieutenant General Andrey Nikolayevich Serdyukov, who currently holds the post of first deputy commander of the troops of the Southern Military District. Lieutenant General Serdyukov will replace Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov, who has been in his current position since 2009, as commander of the Airborne Forces.
Biography:
Andrey Serdyukov was born on March 4, 1962 in the settlement. Uglegorsk, Tatsinsky district of the Rostov region. (54 years old)
Graduated from RVVDKU (Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School).
During the service, he went from the commander of a reconnaissance platoon (later a company in the city of Kirovobad. 104th Guards Airborne Division.) - to the commander of an airborne division. (Pskov, 76th airborne divisions,
deputy and commander of an airborne regiment, deputy division commander, commander of a separate motorized rifle brigade and airborne formation.)
In 1993 he graduated from the Military Academy. Frunze, in 2009 - the Academy of the General Staff. (Moscow)
In June 2004 he was appointed commander of the 106th Guards Airborne Division.
After graduating from the Military Academy of the General Staff of the RF Armed Forces in 2009, he served as Deputy Army Commander in the Far Eastern Military District
Since January 2011 - Commander5th Combined Arms ArmyEastern military district.
Transferred to the Southern Military District in February 2013 as Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District. Formerly - North Caucasian. (Appointed h fourth october the same year)
October 6, 2016 appointed commander of the Airborne Forces (VDV) of Russia
Andrey Serdyukov participated in the fighting on the territory of the Chechen Republic, as well as in the mission of Russian paratroopers in Kosovo (Serbia).
In 2014, he took part in ensuring security during the referendum in Crimea.
He has awards: the Order of Courage, the medal "For Military Merit", the medal "For Military Merit", "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree.
In the near future, the Russian Airborne Forces may have a new commander. As you know, over the past seven years, since May 2009, this elite branch of the military was headed by the Hero of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov. He is only 59 years old, he could have served more, but the general is leaving his post.
Where does Shaman go?
In the September 18 elections, Vladimir Shamanov was elected to the State Duma. He was number one on the party's list of candidates. United Russia» in the Ulyanovsk region. It was this region that Shamanov led in 2000-2004, when he temporarily left the active part of the Armed Forces.
In the Duma, Shamanov will most likely head the Defense Committee - and there is nothing surprising in this either. Vladimir Shamanov - honored military leader, with extensive combat experience, Hero of the Russian Federation. Suffice it to say that he received the rank of major general at only 38 years old. From April to July 1996, Shamanov commanded a grouping of federal troops in Chechnya. Then he was chief of staff and commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army stationed in the North Caucasian Military District. It was Shamanov, who returned to the Armed Forces after a seven-year break in 2007, and in August 2008 led the Russian troops in Abkhazia, which defeated the Georgian armed forces in the Kodori Gorge.
Who will lead the Airborne Forces?
After it became known that Shamanov would leave for the State Duma, the Russian public was very interested in who would replace the legendary general as chief Russian paratrooper. Soon the name of this person became known. Since the decision to appoint a commander is made by the President of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation sent a proposal for the appointment of Lieutenant General to the post of Commander of the Airborne Forces Andrew Serdyukov.
Lieutenant General Andrey Serdyukov is Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District. He is considered an experienced and talented military leader. It was General Serdyukov who led and implemented a special operation in the Crimea in the spring of 2014.
General Serdyukov was born on the Don, served in the Caucasus
Andrei Nikolaevich Serdyukov was born on March 4, 1962 in the village of Uglegorsky, Rostov Region. He chose a career as a military man and was able to compete in the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School, from which he graduated in 1983 and was appointed commander of a reconnaissance platoon of the 104th Guards Airborne Division. Then, having passed a number of command posts, he entered the Military Academy named after M.V. Frunze. After completing his studies at the academy, he served as deputy commander and commander of an airborne regiment, deputy commander of an airborne division, and commander of a separate motorized rifle brigade. Behind Andrey Serdyukov is service in "hot spots" in the Caucasus, in Kosovo as part of a peacekeeping contingent.
In 2009, Andrei Serdyukov graduated from the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, after which his career went up. He commanded the 5th Combined Arms Army on Far East, and in October 2013 he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Southern Military District.
Forge of Warlords
It should be noted that the Southern Military District is a special military district. He has the glory of the most combat-ready, is a frontier and is constantly involved in hostilities and counter-terrorist operations. It was the units and formations of the district that played essential role during all armed conflicts in the North Caucasus and Transcaucasia. Therefore, service in the Southern Military District has always been a "run-in" for Russian military leaders. Here their true qualities of commanders and organizers were tested.
The current Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, head of the Military Academy of the General Staff, Colonel General Sergey Makarov, many other Russian military leaders. The North Caucasian Military District was once commanded by General of the Army Anatoly Kvashnin, former Chief of the General Staff in 1997-2004, legendary generals Victor Kazantsev and Gennady Troshev. That is, the Southern Military District has always been considered the forge of the Russian high military command.
Hero of the reunification of Crimea
Lieutenant General Andrei Serdyukov had to be the chief of staff of the Southern Military District in a difficult and responsible period. It was at this time, in the spring of 2014, that the reunification of Crimea with Russia took place, and in the Donbass, in the immediate vicinity of the borders of the district, a bloody armed conflict broke out. It was the units of the Southern Military District who had to take on the main concern to ensure the peaceful reunification of Crimea with Russia after the overwhelming majority of Crimeans voted in a referendum on March 16, 2014 in favor of the peninsula and the city of Sevastopol joining the Russian Federation. Andrei Serdyukov is called the direct head of the operation of Russian troops in the Crimea, which entered the world military history as an example of an entirely new type of action.
In turn, Ukrainian propaganda ascribes to Andrei Serdyukov the leadership of the mythical two corps that allegedly fought against Ukrainian troops in the Donbass. Head of the Council national security and defense of Ukraine Alexander Turchinov in one of his speeches, he even “promoted” Andrey Nikolayevich in rank, calling him “Colonel General, commander of a 35,000-strong group in the Donbass.” In fact, Andrei Serdyukov is still a lieutenant general. But no one doubts that he will soon become a colonel-general, especially if he leads the Air Force. landing troops.
Russian troops were able to maintain peace on the peninsula, prevent provocations and armed clashes, and ensure the reunification of Crimea with the Russian Federation. It's worth a lot. The operation in the Crimea showed that General Serdyukov is not afraid of responsibility, he knows how to act independently, in a difficult situation. These are exactly the qualities that are necessary for the position of commander of the Airborne Forces.
The most mobile troops
It should be noted that Russian Airborne Troops are now considered as the basis of mobile forces capable of reacting with lightning speed to events not only in our country, but also abroad. Now, according to open sources, the number of airborne forces is approaching 60 thousand military personnel. More than half of them serve under the contract. It is contract soldiers who are the basis of combat units serving in high-risk areas. By the way, after the reunification of Crimea with Russia, the paratroopers were also deployed on the peninsula - they now ensure the security of the Russian border, helping the FSB Border Guard Service.
If Lieutenant General Serdyukov is approved as commander of the Airborne Forces, which has practically already been decided, then we can assume that the "winged infantry" was lucky. This is truly a worthy commander. Who will replace Andrei Serdyukov as chief of staff of the Southern Military District is still unknown. But obviously it will also be an experienced and talented commander - others are not assigned to such a responsible direction.