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Viktor Vasilyevich Zolotov (Russian: Ви́ктор Васи́льевич Зо́лотов; born 24 January 1954) is a Russian military officer who is the Director of the National Guard (Rosgvardiya) and a member of the Security Council.
Apr 26, 2024 · Shoigu’s nemesis is considered to be Viktor Zolotov, the head of Russia’s National Guard (Rosgvardiya) and former head of the Federal Protective Service tasked with protecting senior officials, who has long sought to gain control of the Defense Ministry.
Jun 27, 2023 · Russian National Guard chief Viktor Zolotov, the longtime bodyguard of President Vladimir Putin, emerged as one of the few winners.
Jun 30, 2023 · Viktor Zolotov. In contrast to the commanders and officials who have dropped out of sight in recent days, Viktor Zolotov, Putin's longtime bodyguard, dating back to his time in St....
On 5 April 2016, Viktor Zolotov, the former commander of Russian Interior Troops and former head of the Russian President's personal security service, was appointed as Director of the Federal National Guard Service and Commander of the National Guard Forces Command and relieved of his previous duties—and by a separate Presidential Decree was ...
Jun 24, 2023 · By choosing his own personal security guard to front it, he made sure of its loyalty, and Viktor Zolotov boosted its numbers to a reported 400,000.
Mar 14, 2022 · Viktor Zolotov, chief of Russia's national guard and a member of Putin's security council, said progress had been slower than expected, blaming what he called far-right Ukrainian forces hiding...
Jul 22, 2021 · Moscow has given new powers to its internal security paramilitary force, a rival to the FSB, amid military tensions in the Black Sea. Protection of the Crimean coast will be a priority for the force, headed by Vladimir Putin's trusted lieutenant Viktor Zolotov.
Jul 4, 2023 · The head of the National Guard, Viktor Zolotov, a former Putin bodyguard, bragged last week that the president had promised to arm his forces with tanks and artillery.
Mar 15, 2022 · Russia continues assault on Kyiv, diplomatic talks resume. A top Russian official, considered to be a close ally of president Vladimir Putin, has said the invasion of Ukraine is not proceeding as...
