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Sergei Karakaev

b. 1961

Commander of the Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation

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About Sergei Karakaev

Born 1961. Sergei Karakaev is a Russian military personnel.

Colonel General Sergey Viktorovich Karakayev (, born 4 June 1961) is a Russian military officer who has been the commander of the Strategic Rocket Forces since 2010.

Early life and education Karakayev was born on 4 June 1961 in the Krasnodar Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. His military education includes graduating from the Rostov Higher Military Command-Engineering School in 1983, the Dzerzhinsky Military Academy in 1994, and the General Staff Academy in 2009.

Military career Karakayev held command roles at every level of the Strategic Rocket Forces, and began his service in the 320th Missile Regiment of the 7th Guards Rocket Division.

Awards Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes Order of Military Merit

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Important facts

Born
4 June 1961, Ivano-Slyusarevskoye
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Rostov Military Institute of Missile Forces, Dzerzhinsky Military Academy, Northwestern Institute of Management, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia
Awards
Zhukov Medal; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Medal "For Distinction in Military Service", 1st class; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Military Merit; Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"; Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal for military valour; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"; Medal for distinguished military service; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class
Also known as
Sergei Victorovich Karakaev

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sergei Karakaev?

commander of the Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation

When was Sergei Karakaev born?

Sergei Karakaev was born on 4 June 1961 in Ivano-Slyusarevskoye.

What is Sergei Karakaev's occupation?

Sergei Karakaev is a military personnel.

What nationality is Sergei Karakaev?

Sergei Karakaev is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sergei Karakaev

· Wikidata: Q4213844

· DBpedia: Sergey Karakayev

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