Vyacheslav Kryuchkov

Vyacheslav Gennadyevich Kryuchkov (; born May 5, 1977, Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria) is a Russian figure in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, holding the rank of Lieutenant General of Police. He specializes in law enforcement and combating crime. He served as the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Omsk Region from 2020 to 2024. Since April 1, 2024, he has been the Minister of Internal Affairs for Kabardino-Balkaria.

Early life and education

Vyacheslav Gennadyevich Kryuchkov was born on May 5, 1977, in the city of Nalchik.

From 1995 to 1997, he served in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

In 2003, he graduated from the Nalchik branch of the Rostov Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia with a degree in jurisprudence, and in 2014, he graduated with honors from the Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

In 2009, he headed the Prokhladny Department of Internal Affairs. A year later, he was approved as the head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Kabardino-Balkaria.

From 2011, he served as the head representative of Kabardino-Balkaria in the Centre for Combating Extremism.

On June 11, 2021, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Kryuchkov was awarded the special rank of higher commanding staff - major general of police.

Karbardino-Balkaria (2024-present) Since April 1, 2024, he has been the Minister of Internal Affairs for Kabardino-Balkaria.

On June 4, 2025, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Kryuchkov was awarded the special rank of higher commanding staff - lieutenant general of police.

Awards Badge "Honorary Employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs" Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" II class Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order" Medal "For Merit in Management Activities" III class Medal "For Distinction in Service" (3 classes) Medal "For Valor in Service" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Medal "For Battle Commonwealth" Honorary weapon Makarov pistol

Personal life

Kryuchkov is married and has three daughters.