Roman Berdnikov
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Roman Borisovich Berdnikov (Russian: Роман Борисович Бердников; born 31 August 1974) is a Russian lieutenant general and current Commander of the Western Military District as of October 3, 2022.[1] He previously commanded the Russian military intervention in Syria. He commanded the 59th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade and, subsequently, the 29th Combined Arms Army.[2]
This article is about the Russian general. For ice hockey player, see Roman Berdnikov (ice hockey).
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Borisovich and the family name is Berdnikov.
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Roman Borisovich Berdnikov | |
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Native name | Роман Борисович Бердников |
Born | (1974-08-31) 31 August 1974 (age 49) Kamen-na-Obi, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Russia |
Years of service | 1995–present |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | Commander of the 29th Army |
Battles/wars | Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war Russo-Ukrainian War |
Awards | Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" |
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