Vladimir Mikhaylov (general)


Vladimir Sergeyevich Mikhaylov is a retired Russian Air Force general of the army who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force from 2002 to 2007.

Early life and education

Born in Kudinovo, Moscow oblast, Vladimir Mikhailov was educated at a local Machinery vocational school,, and between 1966 and 1975 he served in a Taganrog-based air force regiment, with extramural courses at Gagarin Air Force Academy.

Military career

Throughout his Air Force career Mikhailov served in numerous positions, including Dean of, deputy and first deputy commander of the Air Force of the Moscow Military District.
In 1991, he earned a degree at the General Staff Academy and was assigned to the North Caucasus Military District as Air Force component commander, Air army commander.
He was implicated in a corruption scandal described by in his book.
In 1998, he assumed the office of deputy Air Force Commander-in-Chief.
In 2002 he was promoted to the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force. He has the title Hero of the Russian Federation. On May 9, 2007, Mikhaylov resigned from office due to his age.

Orders and decorations

Among numerous orders and decorations General of the Army Vladimir Sergeyevich Mikhaylov was awarded: