Evgeny BUZHINSKIY

Gen. Buzhinsky is not only known and acknowledged as a high-rank military officer, but also as an experienced non-proliferation and arms control expetrt.

In 2009-2015 - PIR Center Consultant, then Senior vice-president. PIR Center's Chairman of the Executive Board since 2014. Lecturer of International School on Global Security since 2010, lecturer of PIR Center and MGIMO University Joint Module “WMD Nonproliferation and International Security” since 2013. Member of Russian International Affairs Council. Member of the Sustainable Partnership with Russia (SuPR) Group and PIR Center International Expert Group.

2002-2009 - Head of the International Treaty Directorate – Deputy Head of the Main Department of International Military Cooperation of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. From 1992 to 2002 Gen. Buzhinsky held several posts: Senior Officer, Deputy Head of Direction, Head of Direction, Deputy Head of Department. Joined the Armed Forces in 1968.

Graduated from the Military Institute - M.V. Frunze Military academy. Holds a PhD in Military Sciences.