MASLIN Evgeny

Colonel-General (Ret.). He has worked in the Soviet/Russian Defense Ministry for more than 40 years. From 1992 to 1997, Gen. Maslin was the Chief of the 12th Main Directorate of Russian Defense Ministry, which is responsible for the safety and security of Russian nuclear arsenal. He is the author of a series of publications on nuclear security, the Cooperative Threat Reduction program, and nuclear nonproliferation. Among his recent publications is ‘Security of Nuclear Arsenals in the Russian Federation' (Yaderny Kontrol Journal. Summer/Fall 2004). Gen. Maslin is one of the founding fathers of international programs of support to Russia on disposal of excessive weapons. Awarded with several government honors.