The political confrontation of the great powers periodically flows into local wars. Vladimir Kovtun took part in hostilities in Afghanistan. Personnel officer, he did not hide behind the backs of others.
Starting conditions
About the events that took place during the war in Afghanistan, talk and debate do not cease. According to independent experts, special forces soldiers under the command of senior lieutenant Vladimir Pavlovich Kovtun demonstrated the highest professionalism, courage and audacity in carrying out a special command assignment. This episode remained a textbook and was included in all training courses on the tactical training of soldiers and officers. As a result of a short battle, Soviet wars captured the Stinger anti-aircraft missile system, which was produced only in the United States.
The future officer of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) was born on July 27, 1960 in an ordinary Soviet family. Parents at that time lived in the famous city of Ordzhonikidze. My father worked as a turner at an engineering plant. Mother taught biology at school. Vladimir grew and developed without standing out from his peers. When the time came to choose a profession, he firmly decided to get a military education at the Ryazan Higher Airborne School (RVVDU). After the tenth grade, Kovtun was drafted into the armed forces. In 1980, having served his due time, he entered the intelligence department of the famous RVVDU.
Professional activity
After graduating from college in 1984, Lieutenant Kovtun served in the Carpathian Military District. A year later, part was transferred to Afghanistan. In early 1987, paratroopers successfully carried out an operation to capture valuable trophies. According to the results of this operation, Vladimir Kovtun was presented to the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. However, for unknown reasons, the award did not take place. During the period of hostilities in the adjacent territory, Vladimir Pavlovich received seven bullet wounds. In 1999, the military career for Colonel Kovtun ended.
Having appeared on the "citizen" Vladimir Pavlovich did not intend to indulge in idleness. He set up a private security agency called the Anti-Criminal. After a short period of time, Kovtun received an offer to do business in the agricultural sector. He agreed and got down to business with the officer’s sober calculation and accuracy. In the village of Nedyurevka there was a dilapidated poultry farm. Thanks to the efforts and perseverance of the new owner, in 2002 the company produced its first products.
