Nikolai Patrushev

Nikolai Patrushev, born on July eleventh, nineteen fifty-one, is a prominent Russian politician and engineer known for his significant influence in national security affairs. He served as the secretary of the Security Council of Russia from two thousand eight to two thousand twenty-four, a role that positioned him at the heart of the country's strategic decision-making.

Before his tenure at the Security Council, Patrushev was the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) from nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand eight. His background as a security officer and former intelligence officer has made him a key figure within the siloviki faction, a group closely associated with President Vladimir Putin.

Patrushev is recognized as one of Putin's closest advisors, often advocating for the rise of KGB veterans to positions of power, which he has referred to as the 'new nobility.' His influence was particularly evident during critical moments in Russian history, including the annexation of Crimea in two thousand fourteen and the invasion of Ukraine in two thousand twenty.