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Alexander Nikolayevich Zelin | |
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| Native name | Александр Николаевич Зелин |
| Born | 6 May 1953 Perevalsk, Ukrainian SSR, USSR |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union Russia |
| Years of service | 1976–2012 |
| Rank | Colonel General |
| Commands | Russian Air Force |
| Awards | Order of St. George , Order of Merit |
Alexander Nikolayevich Zelin (Russian: Александр Николаевич Зелин; born 6 May 1953) served as Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force[1] from 9 May 2007 until 27 April 2012. Zelin holds the Air Force rank of colonel-general. Since May 2012 Zelin has been an adviser to the Russian Defence Minister.[citation needed]
- ^ Usa, Ibp; Publications, USA International Business (2007-02-07). Russia Air Force Handbook. Int'l Business Publications. pp. 229–. ISBN 9781433041150. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
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