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Alexander Grigoryev

1949 – 2008

Russian KGB officer

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About Alexander Grigoryev

Lived 1949 – 2008 (aged 59). Alexander Grigoryev was a Russian politician, economist, engineer and spy.

Alexander Andreyevich Grigoryev (in , October 4, 1949 – December 10, 2008 ) was a Russian security services official.

Grigoryev was born in Leningrad.

In 1975–2001 he served in the KGB and its successors. As a KGB officer he also took part in Soviet–Afghan War. From August 28 till October 1, 1998, he led the Economic Security Department of FSB. From October 1, 1998, till January 5, 2001, he was the Chief of the FSB Directorate of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast and deputy director of FSB. In January–July 2001 he was an adviser to FSB Director Nikolai Patrushev. Since July 19, 2001, he has been the Director General of the State Reserves Agency (Gosrezerv).

He had the federal state civilian service rank of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Baltic State Technical University, Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation
Awards
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Medal "For Courage"; Order of Military Merit; Dank Medal; Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 1st class; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class
Also known as
Alexander Andreyevich Grigoryev, Aleksandr Grigoryev, Aleksandr Andreyevich Grigoryev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Grigoryev?

Russian KGB officer (1949–2008)

When was Alexander Grigoryev born?

Alexander Grigoryev was born on 4 October 1949 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Alexander Grigoryev die?

Alexander Grigoryev died on 10 December 2008 in Moscow.

What was Alexander Grigoryev's occupation?

Alexander Grigoryev was a politician, economist, engineer and spy.

What nationality was Alexander Grigoryev?

Alexander Grigoryev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Grigoryev

· Wikidata: Q4149228

· DBpedia: Alexander Grigoryev

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