Today, Major General Andrei Fadyukhin, Ataman of the Central Cossack Host, celebrates his 50th birthday...

He served in the state security agencies for 25 years. He participated in the neutralization of particularly dangerous gang leaders, including Shamil Basayev. From 2023 to 2024, he commanded the Terek Cossack Reconnaissance Brigade as part of the Volunteer Corps.
He fought in the Soledar, Kleshcheevsky, and Chasovyarsky directions. He is a recipient of three Orders of Courage and other state awards.

On September 28, 2026, by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he was appointed Ataman of the Cossack Host Society "Central Cossack Host"...