Vladimir Kryuchkov 1924 – 2007

Biography

Vladimir Kryuchkov was born on February 29, 1924, in Volgograd, a city in southwestern Russia. Over the course of his life, he would rise to prominence within the Soviet political establishment, eventually reaching one of the highest positions in the state apparatus. His career reflected the complex and often turbulent nature of Soviet governance during the latter half of the twentieth century.

Kryuchkov served as chairman of the KGB, the Soviet Union’s principal security agency, a role that placed him at the center of state power during a critical period in Soviet history. This position gave him considerable influence over internal security matters and intelligence operations. His tenure in this prominent role made him a significant figure in the political landscape of the Soviet Union during his era.

On November 23, 2007, Kryuchkov died in Moscow at the age of 83, succumbing to a myocardial infarction. He was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery in Moscow, one of the capital’s most prominent burial grounds. His passing marked the end of a notable chapter in Soviet institutional history.