Igor Rodionov

Russian general and politician

Igor Rodionov - Russian general and politician
Born

December 1st, 1936
88 years ago

Died

December 19th, 2014
10 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Served as the 3rd Minister of Defence of Russia from 1996 to 1997. Held the rank of general in the Russian Armed Forces. Participated in key military and defense decisions following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Contributed to the restructuring of the Russian military during a turbulent period in post-Soviet history.

Served as Minister of Defence of Russia

Held a general's rank in the Russian Armed Forces

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