Director of FSB

The Director of the Russia's Federal Security Service (Директор Федеральной Службы Безопасности) serves as the head of the Federal Security Service, which is part of the Russian Intelligence Community. The Director reports to the Secretary of Security Council of Russia. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director of 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 Security Council of Russia and must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Federation Council.