Vladimir Azhippo
MGB/KGB investigation officer; Director of the Institute Institute years: 1942–1956 1898 Born in Ekaterinoslavsky province into a family of peasants. Worked for the Cheka state security organisation. Became major-general of the Ministry of State Security. 1952 Came to the Institute as an investigative officer of the KGB. 1968 Became Director of the Institute. Work: Extensive experience administering top-secret scientific projects. Awards and Honours: Order of Lenin (×2) Order of the Red Banner of Labour 2nd Degree Order of the Great Patriotic War
