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Canonical ID: Q47452975 · Entity type: Person (reference)
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Person:notes | Official of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The former commander of the Russian military grouping "North" during Russia's invasion of Ukraine (dismissed from the post no later than August 21, 2025). In May 2024, Lapin was appointed commander of the Leningrad Military District. The "North" military grouping was formed on its basis, with its fighters tasked with controlling the border with Ukraine. Held a senior position in the federal state body responsible for the military actions of the Russian armed forces against Ukraine. Headed large divisions of the Russian armed forces. Former commander of the Central Military District. Commanded the Russian grouping of troops Center (Tsentr) during the aggression against Ukraine. Relieved of his duty on November 03, 2022. Appointed to the post of Chief of the Main Staff of the Ground Forces of the Russian Armed Forces on January 10, 2023. | ru_acf_bribetakers | acf-1065f395524c12ffb6635c62e4a6a8dd1c5890d9 | ||||