Director of the Federal Security Service

Director of the Federal Security Service of Russia
Директор Федеральной Службы Безопасности
Coat of Arms of the Federal Security Service
Flag of the Director of the FSB
since 12 May 2008
Federal Security Service
Reports toPresident of Russia
ResidenceLubyanka Building, Moscow
AppointerPresident
with confirmation by the Federation Council
Formation12 April 1995
First holderNikolai Golushko (FSK)
DeputyFirst Deputy Director, Sergei Korolev
Websitewww.fsb.ru

The Director of Russia's Federal Security Service (Директор Федеральной Службы Безопасности) is the head and chief executive officer of the Federal Security Service, which is one of several Russian intelligence agencies. The Director of FSB reports directly to the president of Russia. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director of the FSB.

The Director is a civilian or a general of the armed forces nominated by the president, with the concurring or nonconcurring recommendation from the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia and must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Federation Council.