Gleb Karakulov
Russian security officer (born 1987)
About Gleb Karakulov
Born 1987. Gleb Karakulov is a Russian security guard.
Gleb Karakulov is a Russian engineer and defector who attained the rank of captain in a field unit of the presidential communications department of the secretive FSO. He was responsible for establishing secure communications for the Russian president and prime minister.
On 14 October 2022, Karakulov flew with his wife and daughter to Turkey. He is in hiding with his family, and is one of the highest-ranking Russians to defect over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Who is Gleb Karakulov?
Russian security officer (born 1987)
When was Gleb Karakulov born?
Gleb Karakulov was born on 12 November 1987 in Buynaksk.
What is Gleb Karakulov's occupation?
Gleb Karakulov is a security guard.
What nationality is Gleb Karakulov?
Gleb Karakulov is Russian.
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