In the Russian Federation, the issue of security is one of the paramount, because providing and maintaining it in the territory of the largest state in the world is not an easy task. In this regard, for a couple of decades, the country has established the most stable and reliable defense management of Russia. Even the building itself, where the Ministry of Defense operates, is impressive in scale. Responsible and executive people work in it, thanks to which Russia maintains its status of a great power and impressive influence in the world.
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Deputies of the Minister of Defense, their achievements and awards are the main theme of this article. There are ten of them, and each of them is equally responsible for one or another component of the security structure in the country. Almost all of these specialists rose to the rank of army general, at the same time they have degrees in science, most of them are current state advisers of the Russian Federation of the 1st class. They clearly understand the tasks facing them, and at the moment they are successfully implementing the new plan for the defense of the country, a report on which will be submitted in 2020.
In 2012, a presidential decree announced a change in the military leadership of the state. He was replaced, first of all, by the Minister of Defense. Instead of Anatoly Serdyukov, the President elected Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoigu for this position. Together with him for 2010-2013, new Deputies of the Minister of Defense were put. All new employees were carefully selected from various government agencies, and they are not considered to be "their own people." Upon appointment, they evaluated, first of all, their professionalism, reputation at the previous job and ability to report on the fulfillment of assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.
Gerasimov Valery Vasilievich
So, the first deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and part-time chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces - Valery Gerasimov. He devoted his whole life to military service. After graduating from two military educational institutions in different years, he headed the Far Eastern, North Caucasian, Leningrad and Moscow military districts. Since 2012, he has commanded the Central Military District. In the same year, Valery Vasilievich received the post of chief of the General Staff of the RF Armed Forces, at the same time becoming, by order of V.V. Putin, First Deputy S.K. Shoigu. In his subordination, in comparison with colleagues, is a greater number of military bodies.
In general, he is in charge of the organization of the General Staff workflow, operational communications control of the Armed Forces, electronic warfare, and the military topographic department. Its main task is to maintain a high level of combat readiness of the state armed forces. In addition, Gerasimov V.V. the military police of the Moscow Region, the security and aviation service, the military orchestra department are accountable. He has access to the archives of the aircraft.
The main orders:
- For services to the Fatherland (third degree).
- St. George (fourth degree).
- For services to the Fatherland (fourth degree).
- For service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces (third degree).
Tsalikov Ruslan Khadzhimelovich
Another new Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation is Tsalikov Ruslan Khadzhimelovich, Honored Economist of Russia (has a doctorate). Having worked for a long time in the field of farming, he soon became Minister of Finance of North Ossetia. But already in the 2000s he moved away from financial and economic activities, now he works in the field of civil defense, controls emergencies and helps to eliminate them. R.Kh. Tsalikov leads the financial inspection. They report to him on construction projects of the Ministry of Defense. The provision of judicial legal activity, the optimization of the work of information institutions (press services), collaborating with the Ministry, are also included in the scope of its official duties.
Rewards:
- "For Merit to the Fatherland" (order, third degree).
- Order of A. Nevsky and Friendship.
- A few medals.
Borisov Yuri Ivanovich
The most famous among colleagues is Yu.I. Borisov - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation since 2012. Before taking up his post, he was employed in the military-industrial sector, was engaged in the research and development of radio electronics (Doctor of Technical Sciences). In the Ministry of Defense, Borisov is in charge of the country's armaments, manages the procurement of weapons and military equipment, its storage, modernization, use and destruction. All state defense orders pass through it, the development of new types of weapons is legalized.
Bears the Order:
- For services to the Fatherland (fourth degree).
- For service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces (third degree).
- Honor.
- Laureate of the State Prize. G.K. Zhukov.
Antonov Anatoly Ivanovich
A.I. Antonov, Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia and a specialist in international relations, has the following powers. Firstly, he establishes and maintains relations with foreign military departments, conducts the most important negotiations with colleagues from other countries in the role of the plenipotentiary ambassador of the Russian Federation. Secondly, all military international treaties concluded by Russia are subject to its consideration, since he is personally responsible for their implementation.
He was awarded:
- “For Merit to the Fatherland” (order, 4th degree).
- 2 Orders of Honor.
- Order of Friendship, A. Nevsky.
- Order of Military Merit.
Popov Pavel Anatolevich
Like all new deputies of the Minister of Defense, Popov P.A. Appointed to this post for his professionalism and exceptional diligence. His work is related to the development of military-scientific branches. He leads the institutes for the development and dissemination of various innovations in military affairs, and promotes the development of robotics, telecommunications, and IT.
It has the following orders:
- For service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces (third degree).
- For services to the Fatherland (second degree).
- For military merit.
Pankov Nikolay Alexandrovich
This specialist in the past was engaged in scientific and teaching activities (he defended his candidate in legal science) and is a civil servant, having been dismissed from military service. In addition to the main position N.A. Pankov is also the state secretary of the Ministry of Defense. Pedagogical experience has defined his responsibilities. He is engaged in the selection and training of military specialists at various levels, providing a list of potential personnel for consideration by the Russian President. He was instructed to ensure discipline and order in the military, to improve the quality of military education, and the physical, psychological, and moral education of future officers.
Awarded the orders:
- For services to the Fatherland (2nd, 3rd, 4th degree).
- Honor.
- Alexander Nevsky.
Sadovenko Yuri Eduardovich
Yu.E. Sadovenko is a truly worthy new deputy defense minister. He has military experience behind him, regularly participated in rescue operations, and was personally involved in the prevention of various types of emergencies. Now his work is connected with the organizational and coordination activities of the Ministry of Defense. He acts as an intermediary between the call center and the federal authorities. Along with this, it generates reports on the level of enforcement of orders and tasks received by the Ministry of Defense, and also considers citizens' appeals at the ministerial reception.
Awarded:
- Order of Merit to the Fatherland (second and fourth degree).
- Orders of Honor and A.V. Suvorov.
- Has Gratitude from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Bulgakov Dmitry Vitalievich
Dear Deputy Minister of Defense. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation confirms the authority and brilliant reputation of this person. For about 14 years he worked at the headquarters of the Rear Services of the RF Armed Forces and became its chief. He conducts active scientific research and has more than 70 works on his account, for which he has been awarded a number of prizes (named after G.K. Zhukov, A.V. Suvorov, etc.). He is a professor as well as a doctor of economic sciences. Now his responsibilities include all matters relating to the material and technical support of the Armed Forces and the operational maintenance of military units. In his direct subordination are such departments as armored, missile and artillery, transport, metrology.
Has the following awards:
- Order of A. Nevsky.
- For services to the Fatherland (order of the fourth degree).
- For service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces (order of the third degree).
Ivanov Timur Vadimovich
All deputies of the Minister of Defense appointed in the 2010s have vast experience working in the military and related structures. And T.V. Ivanov is no exception, because he devoted 13 years to work in the fuel and energy industry, and even awarded the title of Honorary Worker of the Fuel and Energy Complex. As deputy defense minister, he resolves issues related to housing and property support (including funded mortgage), the provision of medical services, and the conduct of state expertise.
From the awards:
- Order of Merit to the Fatherland (second degree).
- Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology.
