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Labunets, Mikhail Ivanovich. The world will certainly return here Colonel General Mikhail Ivanovich Labunets

Mikhail Labunets. Strokes for a portrait

I heard about this general back in the first Chechen campaign and even glimpsed it, but it didn’t get to the point of getting to know each other.

We met him in 1997, when I was appointed deputy commander of the North Caucasus Military District and moved from Vladikavkaz to Rostov-on-Don. And Mikhail Ivanovich was already heading the North Caucasian District of Internal Troops.

However, even after 1997 we rarely met, almost did not communicate - for example, we ran into each other at some events in an atmosphere of officialdom. Is it possible to recognize a person in such situations? After all, as a rule, everyone is wearing such masks, behind which one cannot see the real face.

And then came the hot August 1999, when illegal armed groups led by Khattab and Basayev invaded Dagestan. And then hot September came, when an operation began to eliminate the bandit enclave in the Kadar zone, where a zone not controlled by the federal and republican authorities arose in several settlements - a self-proclaimed Wahhabi state with its own "army".

By the will of the then circumstances, I was appointed head of this operation, and Mikhail Ivanovich Labunets became my deputy for internal troops. I will not hide, I was a little worried then: how will our relations with him develop? After all, it is no secret that friction often arises between chiefs from different departments, whose forces and means act jointly in one business. Especially in such circumstances as then, in September 1999.

Let me remind you that at that moment I was a lieutenant general, deputy commander of the North Caucasus Military District, and Mikhail Ivanovich was a colonel general, commander of the North Caucasian district of internal troops. In addition, according to the plan of the operation, almost all the dirty work (that is, the storming of the villages of Karamakhi and Chabanmakhi with their powerful fortifications and a solid garrison) had to be done by the units and units of the internal troops. Of course, the army - gunners, aviators, tankers, paratroopers - were also involved in the operation, but the "internals" got the most responsible and dangerous job.

As a result, it turned out that I, a two-star general (according to my regular position - the second person in my district), had to command a three-star general, who, moreover, was the head of the district in the state (even if in a different department). Already in this very staffing layout, a "mine" of future disagreements was laid. She could explode, that is, lead sooner or later to conflict situation. And I even tuned in to this in advance, internally grouped myself in order to be mentally prepared for all kinds of friction.

However, my worst fears were not confirmed. Moreover, already in the first days of the operation (at the stage of development and approval of plans), I realized that Labunets was terribly far from bureaucratic-general swagger. It never occurred to him to challenge the primacy in decision-making, even the very thought of an unfair distribution of roles did not arise. From the first moment we found mutual language, and mutual understanding did not leave us during all the days of fighting in the Kadar zone. However, in all subsequent months and years of joint work.

Naturally, we became spiritually close in that hot September of 1999, we even became friends. I remember there were moments when, unnoticed by Labunz, I watched him. He looked picturesque: in a camouflage smeared with earth, he stood in a trench and, resting his elbows on the parapet, peered intently through binoculars at the slopes of the mountains along which his people were advancing; on the cheeks and chin - three-day gray stubble (even there was no time to shave because of the heat of battle), the eyes are red from lack of sleep and fatigue, the voice is hoarse from continuous reports and commands; the radio station in his powerful hand seemed to be red-hot from long work ... Anyone who saw Labunets at such moments could not help but admire him - a real military general, far from the parquet fuss of high headquarters.

In addition, Mikhail Ivanovich himself is a very textured man - tall, lean, without a single hint of a stomach (which, alas, for many people of our age is an indispensable attribute of a figure), an ascetic face, coarsened from the sun and winds, hair - “pepper with salt ”(and now, after several years, they are already completely gray-haired) ... If it were my will and fate decreed differently, as a film director, I would have filmed him in the roles of great commanders. You won't find a better type.

Apparently, fate itself, profession (which means high responsibility and the most difficult trials) form not only inner world person, but to a large extent also his appearance. It is not for nothing that stable phrases, images - “strong-willed chin”, “eagle eye”, “hard line of the mouth”, etc., have become entrenched in the people and in the language.

In general, Mikhail Labunets is a real combat general. And I saw this firsthand.

At the next stage of the operation on the right flank, where one of the detachments of the special forces of the internal troops was operating, a difficult situation arose: the advance of our units stalled.

Naturally, in war it rarely happens that all plans and decisions are carried out flawlessly, accurately and on time. The real situation is so complex and dynamic that you simply cannot physically take everything into account. For example, we assumed that the Wahhabis, who had dug in in the villages of Karamakhi and Chabanmakhi, would resist fiercely. But not to the same extent that, strapped with grenades, rush into the midst of the attackers and die, taking the lives of our guys with them.

As it turned out later from the testimonies of the prisoners, the local (Dagestan and even Chechen) Wahhabis were less rigid, counting on an amnesty and other indulgences of our Russian legislation. And besides, they had families here (earlier we made it possible for children, women and the elderly to leave the war zone along the “green corridor”), houses, property, household plots. Deep down inside locals were not interested in the total destruction of everything that was acquired (no matter, in a righteous or unrighteous way). However, in the ranks of the Wahhabis in the Kadar zone there were many mercenaries from far abroad. These people, of course, believed that the Russians would not stand on ceremony with them.

They themselves rejected all the laws of the civilized world and were sure that in relation to them we would commit lawlessness.

Of course, it was their mistake. We subsequently tried to judge even the captured mercenaries according to the relevant laws. However, at that moment, the “wild geese”, who had gone through the school of Khattab, did not give up themselves, and the local Wahhabis were not allowed to relax, and fought desperately, like kamikazes.

Unfortunately, not all of our soldiers were mentally prepared for such resistance. And at one of the moments of the offensive, when a suicidal Wahhabi with a heart-rending cry of “Allah Akbar” rushed from the trench to the special forces, blew himself up and one of our soldiers with a grenade, and wounded another one, our guys faltered and rolled back.

From the command post, a steep slope with the lower outskirts of the village of Chabanmakhi, where these events took place, was clearly visible. Labunets and I saw everything through binoculars ... And then I did not interfere. I think, let Mikhail Ivanovich figure it out himself, I won’t pull his sleeve at such a tense moment. Moreover, it is his people who have stalled, he knows them both by their last names, and by their faces, and by their character. I just squinted my eyes and listened, as if by chance, what commands he gives to a subordinate officer on this occasion. Although, of course, he could not remain indifferent. Firstly, although these were internal troops, they were still ours. Secondly, the attack of the special forces on the southern outskirts of Chabanmakhi was not autonomous, but was closely connected with the general course of the operation. The actions of units and units in other areas indirectly depended on the special forces. In short, because southern slope Someone slowed down Chabanmakhi, a delay could have occurred in other places, since the bandits got the opportunity to maneuver - they could transfer part of their forces and means to neighboring areas.

I hear that Mikhail Ivanovich contacted the commander of the special forces who had withdrawn from their line:

What's going on with you there? Why stuck?

Labunets, pressing the radio station to his cheek, does not take his binoculars from his eyes.

Come on, quickly sort out the situation, clarify the task - everyone, if necessary, regroup and move forward! Because of you, everything can slow down ...

After a while, in a harsher tone, Mikhail Ivanovich ran into a subordinate:

What are you lying about?! What attack? What is the stubborn resistance? Well, I can see from here how your fighters are chasing chickens around the yards ... Have you decided to have lunch there at the same time at someone else's expense ?! Well, I'll fucking arrange a summing up for you!

A few minutes later with metal in a hoarse voice:

If you don't go on the attack in three minutes, I'll cover you with mortars! You have understood me?! I'll give you someone else's chickens, you'll dine with me! ..

Labunets is on the verge of collapse, sparks from his eyes, plays with nodules, barely restrains himself, so as not to promise anything worse to the unfortunate commander, and even laughter began to disassemble me. I had to turn away so that no one would see the smile on my face.

Then Leonty Pavlovich Shevtsov (colonel general who oversaw the operation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but for the time being did not interfere in the situation so as not to interfere with us) approached Labunets:

Mikhail Ivanovich, you don’t need mortars, don’t worry, I’ll sort it out on the spot, and you calmly control the battle ...

With these words, he got into an armored personnel carrier and drove to the outskirts of Chabanmakhi, where the commandos got stuck.

After some time, the commander of the detachment briefly reported: "I'm attacking," and things started to go.

Leonty Pavlovich returns, Labunets and I ask:

What did you do with it?

He did what he had to do, - Shevtsov smiled slyly.

So we did not find out what measures of influence Leonty Pavlovich applied, but the main thing was that the deed was done: the special forces went on the attack, there was no need to cover them with mortars. (Yes, and it is unlikely that Mikhail Ivanovich would have gone for it. He simply threatened.)

But anyway, I'll arrange a summing up for him, - Labunets grumbled angrily, referring to the commando commander, - he will wait for awards from me!

Throughout the entire operation in the Kadar zone, this was the only case when Labunets needed outside help. Mikhail Ivanovich did not need any hints. His work was impeccable. I had only to coordinate the actions of forces and means to defeat the bandits in this operation.

I marveled at his endurance. He did not sleep for days, did not weaken the control of subordinate troops, did not forget a single detail in the development of the battle, instantly made the only right decision. He was demanding of his officers, but at the same time he felt sorry for the soldiers, did not drive them thoughtlessly under the enemy’s bullets, for the sake of dubious success, ate from a soldier’s bowler hat, if he managed to rest for an hour or two, he slept in an armored personnel carrier, which stood next to the command post. For me Labunets is real trench general, alien to political intrigues.

When later, in March 2000, a huge detachment of Ruslan Gelayev (about 1,000 militants) entered the village of Komsomolskoye, Labunets led the operation to destroy it. The personal contribution of Mikhail Ivanovich to the defeat of the Gelayevites can hardly be overestimated. In practice, the operation in Komsomolskoye ended the active phase of hostilities in Chechnya. After that, the enemy no longer had the strength to keep the initiative in his hands and impose the rules of the game on us. Hundreds of bandits were destroyed, many dozens were captured. At Komsomolsk we won a notable victory.

It is not surprising that the result of this operation was that Colonel-General M. Labunets was nominated for the title of Hero of Russia. However, this performance stuck for a long time somewhere in high Moscow offices.

How so? I asked the then Commander-in-Chief of the Internal Troops.

The minister is against, he answered me.

How so? - I dared to ask the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

The Commander-in-Chief does not represent, - the minister said.

I just threw up my hands. Some vicious circle! It was a shame for Mikhail Ivanovich - a real plowman of the war, worthy high award. He never asked for himself, he is alien to this vicious practice - to beat out orders for himself (although there are such generals!). He stood up for others, proved that this or that person deserved encouragement. It seems to me that he did not expect anything for his military work. Moreover, he was aware that he was not very favored at the top; they officially praise him, but some bosses have a grudge against him - because of the soldier's straightforwardness, irascibility, contempt for the hardware rules of the game ...

And yet, not only me, many military (and non-military too) respected Labunets, considered him a hero and fussed about a worthy reward. A few years later, Mikhail Ivanovich was nevertheless awarded the Gold Star. It was logical and fair, although Labunets no longer expected that he would be awarded such a high title. I sincerely rejoiced with him, congratulated my comrade-in-arms.

We rarely see each other lately. Mikhail Ivanovich has enough worries, he is all in business, although he has already retired from the reserve. But I know that he will endure everything, will not relax, will bear his cross with dignity. And I am proud that I served alongside him, that I could lean on his strong shoulder. If all the commanders in our Armed Forces were like Labunets, half of the problems would be solved without any reforms and without political excitement.

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Labunets Mikhail Ivanovich - commander of the troops of the North Caucasian district of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Russian Federation, colonel general. Born on November 17, 1945 in the city of Astrakhan. Russian. In the Internal Troops since October 1964. Graduated from the Ordzhonikidze Higher Military command school VV Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR (1967), Military Academy named after M.V. Frunze (1977), advanced training courses for officers at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR (1985). Consistently held all command positions in the troops - the commander of a platoon, company, battalion, regiment, 22nd special purpose brigade, 100th special purpose division of the Internal Troops. He took part in operations to eliminate interethnic conflicts in various "hot spots" in the territory former USSR. From 1996 to 2004, he commanded the troops of the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. General Labunets led the actions of the district troops in the battles of the first Chechen war 1994-1995, when repelling the invasion of militant gangs in Dagestan in August - September 1999, in the second Chechen war. From February to September 2000 - Commander of the grouping of the Internal Troops as part of the Joint Grouping of Russian Forces in Chechen Republic. In March 2000, he led a military operation to destroy a large gang (about 1,500 militants) of R. Gelaev in the village of Komsomolskoye, where bloody battles unfolded, in their fierceness comparable only to the storming of Grozny. Consistently advancing from line to line, the Russian troops tightened the encirclement, at the same time repelling the enemy's constant attempts to break out into the mountains. Colonel General Labunets was constantly at the forefront and at observation posts, leading the operation. He showed personal courage in battles. So, on March 15, militants blocked the units of the Ural District of the Internal Troops and SOBR under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation that had pulled ahead. General Labunets personally led the attack of the special forces of the Siberian District of the Internal Troops, as a result of which the encircled units were saved. Moreover, with this surprise attack, the militants were knocked down from their positions and the Russian troops managed to make significant progress. On the night of March 17, over a hundred militants tried to break out of the encirclement on the southeastern outskirts of the village. They managed to wedge themselves into the location of the troops blocking the village. Labunets hastily arrived at the scene of the battle with a detachment of special forces of the North-Western District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Most of of the militants who broke through died in that battle, the survivors had to return to the village. By March 22, the operation was completed. In total, during the assault on Komsomolskoye, over one thousand militants were killed, 273 militants were captured, and 8 Russian servicemen were released from captivity. Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1304 dated November 8, 2002 for the courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty in North Caucasus region, Colonel-General Labunts Mikhail Ivanovich was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation. He continued to serve in the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. In July 2004, he was removed from his post. The main reason for the removal from office was the inaction of the units of the Internal Troops during the attack of a large gang on the capital of Ingushetia, the city of Nazran, on the night of June 22, 2004. Was at the disposal of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, currently - in reserve. Lives in the Rostov region. Since 2008 - Vice-Rector for the Regime of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education "South-Russian State Technical University(Novocherkassk Polytechnical Institute)". Colonel General (1998). He was awarded the Soviet orders "For Service to the Motherland in Armed Forces USSR" 2nd and 3rd degrees, "For Personal Courage", Russian Orders of Courage, "For Military Merit", medals.

Labunets Mikhail Ivanovich - Commander of the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Colonel General.
Born on November 17, 1945 in the city of Astrakhan. Russian.
In the Internal Troops since October 1964. He graduated from the Ordzhonikidze Higher Military Command School of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Military Academy named after M.V. Frunze. Consistently occupied all command positions in the troops - commander of a platoon, company, battalion of a regiment and division of the Internal Troops. He took part in operations to eliminate interethnic conflicts in various "hot spots" on the territory of the former USSR.
From 1996 to 2004, he commanded the troops of the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
In 1998, Lieutenant General Labunts M.I. assigned military rank"colonel general"
General Labunets led the actions of the district troops in the battles of the first Chechen war of 1994-1995, while repelling the invasion of gangs of militants in Dagestan in August-September 1999, in the second Chechen war.
From February to September 2000 - Commander of the grouping of the Internal Troops as part of the Joint Grouping of Russian Forces in the Chechen Republic. In March 2000, he led a military operation to destroy a large gang (about 1,500 militants) of R. Gelaev in the village of Komsomolskoye, where bloody battles unfolded, in their fierceness comparable only to the storming of Grozny.
Consistently advancing from line to line, the Russian troops tightened the encirclement, at the same time repelling the enemy's constant attempts to break out into the mountains.
Colonel General Labunets was constantly at the forefront and at observation posts, leading the operation. He showed personal courage in battles. So, on March 15, militants blocked the units of the Ural District of the Internal Troops and SOBR under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation that had pulled ahead. General Labunets personally led the attack of the special forces of the Siberian District of the Internal Troops, as a result of which the encircled units were saved. Moreover, with this surprise attack, the militants were knocked down from their positions and
Russian troops managed to make significant progress.
On the night of March 17, over a hundred militants tried to break out of the encirclement on the southeastern outskirts of the village. They managed to wedge themselves into the location of the troops blocking the village. Labunets hastily arrived at the scene of the battle with a detachment of special forces of the North-Western District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Most of the militants who broke through died in that battle, the survivors had to return to the village. By March 22, the operation was completed. Total during the assault
Komsomolsky, more than one thousand militants were killed, 273 militants were captured, 8 Russian servicemen were released from captivity.
By Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1304 dated November 8, 2002, for courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty in the North Caucasus region, Colonel-General Mikhail Ivanovich Labunts was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation with the award of a special distinction - the Gold Star medal.
He continued to serve in the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. In July 2004, he was removed from his post. The main reason for his dismissal was the inaction of the Internal Troops during the attack of a large gang on the capital of Ingushetia, the city of Nazran, on the night of June 22, 2004. Was at the disposal of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, currently - in reserve.
He was awarded the Soviet Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" 2nd and 3rd degree, the Order "For Personal Courage", the Russian Order of Courage, the Order "For Military Merit", and medals.



The North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation is called an outpost of law and order in the South of Russia. For more than five years, the troops of the district have been commanded by Colonel-General Mikhail Ivanovich Labunets.

Comrade Colonel General, what is the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia today?
- Per last years The North Caucasus District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, as they say, has grown in many positions. And in firepower, and in the skill of the personnel. District officers gained rich experience. The professional skills of the commanders of divisions, units, and formations have increased. This, in particular, was confirmed by both the first and second Chechen campaigns.
The formation of the majority military units district coincided with the beginning of the armed conflict in the Chechen Republic. Through all stages of the military-political confrontation in Chechnya, maintaining constitutional order in other regions North Caucasus generals, officers, ensigns, sergeants and soldiers carried a high sense of responsibility to the country and people, loyalty to military duty. They courageously overcome numerous difficulties, showing courage and heroism. Judge for yourself. Thirty-four servicemen of the troops were awarded the title of Hero of Russia. To the deepest regret, twenty-six of them - posthumously. Thousands of servicemen were awarded state awards.
Law enforcement forces in Chechnya seized about a dozen pieces of armored vehicles, over two thousand firearms, about eighty thousand different types of ammunition, more than ten and a half thousand kilograms explosives, 780 kilograms of narcotic substances, more than a thousand mini-factories for the processing of petroleum products were destroyed.
- Mikhail Ivanovich, what worries are especially typical for the district commander?
- My main concern is to prevent the loss of personnel in counter-terrorist operations. Unfortunately, there is no war without loss. However, I would very much like our system to never thin out. Hence the main concern: that all military personnel be alive, healthy and successfully solve combat missions.
My most cherished desire is for peace and tranquility to return to the North Caucasian region as soon as possible. It is clear that it is not easy to go to the world. But nothing else is given.
- Now in Chechnya, army units are no longer conducting large-scale hostilities. Does the tactics of the Internal Troops change in this regard?
She has changed a long time ago. Indeed, after the liberation from the gangs of Grozny, locality Komsomolskoye, large-scale operations with the use of a large number of forces, powerful means of destruction, the troops did not carry out. And this is understandable: the main forces of the separatists have been defeated.
Now our efforts are aimed primarily at working out the operational information of the internal affairs bodies, other power structures to identify and detain those hiding from law enforcement gang members.
The Internal Troops take part in special measures to capture separatists, inflict pinpoint strikes on the bases of bandit formations in mountainous areas.
- What would you like to wish the personnel on the eve professional holiday?
- On behalf of the military council, the command of the district, on my own behalf, I want to express my gratitude to the military personnel of the district for military work, wish them success in fulfilling service and combat missions, good health, professional excellence, personal happiness and happiness to families.
Thank you all for your courageous, selfless, noble service for the good of the Fatherland.



L Abunets Mikhail Ivanovich - Commander of the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Colonel General.

In the Internal Troops (VV) of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs since October 1964. Graduated from the Ordzhonikidze Higher Military Command School of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs (1967), military academy named after M.V. Frunze (1977), advanced training courses for officers at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR (1985).

Consistently occupied all command positions in the troops - the commander of a platoon, company, battalion, regiment, 22nd special-purpose brigade, 100th special-purpose division of internal troops. He took part in operations to eliminate interethnic conflicts in various "hot spots" on the territory of the former USSR, starting with the events in Nagorno-Karabakh in the late 1980s.

In 1996-2004, he commanded the troops of the North Caucasian District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. He led the actions of the district troops in the battles of the first Chechen war of 1994-1995, while repelling the invasion of militant gangs into Dagestan in August-September 1999, in the second Chechen war.

From February to September 2000 - Commander of the grouping of internal troops as part of the Joint Grouping of Russian Forces in the Chechen Republic. In March 2000, he led a military operation to destroy a large gang (about 1,500 militants) of R. Gelaev in the village of Komsomolskoye, where bloody battles unfolded, in their fierceness comparable only to the storming of Grozny. Consistently advancing from line to line, the Russian troops tightened the encirclement, at the same time repelling the enemy's constant attempts to break out into the mountains.

He was constantly at the forefront and at observation posts, leading the operation. He showed personal courage in battles. So, on March 15, militants blocked the units of the Ural District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the SOBR under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia that had pulled ahead. He personally led the attack of the special forces of the Siberian District of the Interior Ministry of Russia, as a result of which the encircled units were saved. Moreover, with this surprise attack, the militants were knocked down from their positions, and the Russian troops managed to make significant progress.

On the night of March 17, over 100 militants tried to break out of the encirclement on the southeastern outskirts of the village. They managed to wedge themselves into the location of the troops blocking the village. General Labunets hurriedly arrived at the scene of the battle with a detachment of special forces of the North-Western District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Most of the militants who broke through died in that battle, the survivors had to return to the village. By March 22, the operation was completed. In total, during the assault on the village of Komsomolskoye, over 1,000 militants were killed, 273 militants were captured, and 8 Russian servicemen were released from captivity.

At by order of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1304dsp dated November 8, 2002 for courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty in the North Caucasus region, Colonel General Labunts Mikhail Ivanovich awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation.

He continued to serve in the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the same position. In July 2004, he was removed from his post. The main reason for the removal in the press was the inaction of the units of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia during the attack of a large gang on the capital of Ingushetia, the city of Nazran, on the night of June 22, 2004. Was at the disposal of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, was soon dismissed.

Since 2008 - Vice-Rector for the regime of the South-Russian State Polytechnic University (Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute) named after M.I. Platov, since 2015 - Assistant to the Rector there. PhD in Political Science.

Lives in the Rostov region. Actively participates in military-patriotic work. Since 2005 - Chairman of the branch of the Club of military leaders of the Russian Federation in the Southern federal district, is a member of a number of other public organizations. Member of the Public Council at the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Rostov Region.

Colonel General (1998). He was awarded the Soviet Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" 2nd and 3rd (12/27/1982) degrees, Russian Orders of Courage (12/27/1999), "For Military Merit" (12/31/1994, No. 3), " For personal courage ”(08/06/1994), medals.

 


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