Analytical Brief on the Subject: Vladimir Nikolaevich Sachkov - Wikiwand
Vladimir Nikolaevich Sachkov (b. 1929, Ivanovo Region) is a Soviet and Russian figure in the field of state security and cryptography, Major General, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Professor.
Brief Biography
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Education and Early Career
Sachkov began his career in 1956, working as a senior officer, deputy head, and later head of a department within the Eighth Main Directorate of the KGB of the USSR. -
Activities in the KGB
In 1974, he was appointed Deputy Chief of the Eighth Main Directorate of the KGB of the USSR, where he served until 1991. -
Work in FAPSI (Federal Agency for Government Communication and Information)
From 1991 to 1993, Sachkov held the position of Chief of the Directorate for Security of Communication under the Federal Agency for Government Communication and Information (FAPSI), serving the President of the Russian Federation. -
Academic Activity
Between 1993 and 2018, he served as Vice President and Full Member of the Academy of Cryptography of the Russian Federation.
Scientific Achievements and Recognition
- Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor.
- Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation.
- Laureate of the USSR State Prize.
Contributions to Cryptography
Vladimir Sachkov made a significant impact on the development of cryptography and communication security in the USSR and Russia by holding key positions in governmental and academic institutions.
Notes
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