Nikolai Gorban

Spetsnaz Commander - Lieutenant Colonel

Unit: 4th Division, Alfa Group, Special Operations Center, FSB

Cargo ID: #349

English Name: Nikolai Alexandrovich Gorban

Russian Name: Николай Александрович Горбань

Date of Birth: December 17, 1985 (age: 36 years)

Place of Birth: Ordzhonikidze (now called Vladikavkaz), North Ossetia-Alania, Russia

Education: Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School (graduated 2008)

After graduating from the military university, he was appointed deputy commander of the special forces group of the airborne troops. As the most promising officer, he was then chosen as a candidate for military service in the security agencies. There he continued his professional path. At the risk of his life, he participated in the performance of complex combat missions on the territory of the Russian Federation, in Syria. During his service in the security agencies, he became one of the best employees of the department. In his younger years, he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Awards:
Order of Merit for the Fatherland 4th Class with Swords (ph.),
Order of Courage,
Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland with Swords,
Medal "For Courage",
Medal "Participant of the Military Operation in Syria",
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 2nd Class,
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 3rd Class,
Medal "For Distinction in Combat",
other medal under investigation,
Badge "Officer Master Class",
Badge "Instructor Parachutist",
Badge "Graduation from a Higher Education Institution"

The paratrooper lieutenant makes a responsible decision and joins the ranks of the elite of the elite, the 45th Airborne Special Forces Regiment, where special tenacity was required of him. He withstands this challenge with honor, tirelessly working on himself with his characteristic energy and determination, proving himself to be an exceptionally competent and effective commander.