Vitaly Margelov - veteran of foreign intelligence: biography, social activities

Margelov Vitaliy Vasilievich - recognized authority of Soviet and Russian state security, public and political figure.

The only way

The future scout was born in the city of Perm in 1941. The son of the commander of the Airborne Forces, Vitaly Margelov, whose biography began almost normally, graduated from school with a gold medal, entered the Moscow State University named after MV Lomonosov. Lomonosov Moscow in 1958. He lived in a dormitory, his father's name did not trump, in the circle of peers enjoyed respect. While studying, he commanded a student operational detachment of police assistance in maintaining public safety. A popular move at that time. At this work, the future scout proved to be a courageous and self-sacrificing leader. Vitaly Margelov with disdain for the danger, was daring and resourceful. About the commander of the operational detachment wrote in the central newspapers. Before the distribution came the offer to work in the bodies. Father, Vasily Filippovich, approved of the son's desire to work for the KGB.

In the service of the Motherland

The years went on for professional development, numerous special trips. Our hero completely surrendered himself to work, skilfully guided the subordinates. Vitaly Margelov reached the top, becoming the second person in the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation. Government and departmental awards are a vivid confirmation of this.

In 2003 he resigned as a colonel general. Vitaly Vasilievich became a deputy of the State Duma, did a difficult job in the commissions on security, budget expenditure and the investigation of the massacre in Beslan.

He raised acute, burning questions about the protection of the rights of servicemen in the reserve and family members.

Protect the retirees of the Ministry of Defense is not easy, the measures do not receive the due response. The media carefully pushes the discussion of pensions to the periphery of the collective opinion. The cases of retirees seem insignificant on the background of issues of state protection, and this is correct. But that can not be hidden.

In defense of military pensioners

The plight can no longer be hidden. Success will force the leadership to recognize underpayments to the military reserve, then the return mechanism should be developed without fail. The government primarily repays external debts, but ignores its own citizens. Another paradox. Most military retirees continue to work because of their poor financial situation. It will be more correct to equate the types of civil service: civil, military and law enforcement agencies. This is an option for a comprehensive solution to pension problems.

Debts the state must return, whatever it costs. People who gave their life to the defense of the Motherland did not deserve such an attitude. It is not for the "sovereign" pensioners to drag out a miserable existence. Their life is not as prosperous as it seems. This is the main tactical task. This problem Vitaly Margelov considered paramount, developed the law "On Foreign Intelligence," where the advice of a professional security officer is simply necessary.

Participation in discussion

Fundamental principles - now only a Russian citizen will be resident. The employee goes on a business trip with a foreign passport of the Russian Federation. In the previous version there was no requirement to ban the second citizenship: there was, therefore, you can. This generates unnecessary rumors and speculation. The SVR officer is not a member of political parties. He fulfills the orders of the leadership. Guarantees: the state is obliged to save the scout and family members, if there is a failure in carrying out special assignments. This is observed. In addition, there is insurance for employees and family members.

Margelov was serious about defense issues, participated in the discussion of the law "On Military Service". Thus, it was proposed to increase the contractual contract period by five years. Only surgery VV. Margelov helped to avoid mistakes and prove the perniciousness of such a decision for the defense of the country. The service life of the platoon command officers - the battalion will increase, as the tenure will be extended for five years.

Without VDV - nowhere

The son of Basil Filippovich is known in the landing troops. Traditionally, he is in contact with the leadership, with the commanders who came after his father. Margelov Vitaly often comes to the Tula, Pskov divisions, visits the Ryazan School of the Airborne Forces - the constituency on which he ran. Often comes to soldiers, officers and cadets. Everywhere there is a respectful attitude to the father - paratrooper №1, which does not die out, but only increases. Margelov Vitaly, whose photo is posted in this article, is captured below in his visit to one of the parts.

Married, four sons. The elder, Mikhail, a deputy of the State Duma, heads the international committee. The other, Vladimir, devoted himself to the Border Troops.

The life of a pensioner is unhurried and measured. Vitaly Margelov studied the military past, the further development of the Airborne Forces, the experience of the special services of the world, loved the memoirs of scouts, walks through the forest, fishing. In 2010, he passed away before he reached seventy.