Secretary of the Security Council of Russia

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Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation
Секретарь Совета безопасности Российской Федерации
Emblem of the Security Council of Russia
Incumbent Sergei Shoigu since May 12, 2024
Security Council of Russia
Member of	Security Council
Reports to	President of Russia
Appointer	President of Russia
Formation	April 3, 1992
First holder	Yury Skokov
Deputy	First Deputy Secretary, Rashid Nurgaliyev, Deputy Secretary Yury Kokov
Website	www.scrf.gov.ru

The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation is the head of the Security Council office and the national security advisor to the Russian President. The Secretary is appointed by and reports directly to the President.

The Secretary organizes the work of the Council, attends Council meetings and coordinates the security policy of the Russian government. This position has been often occupied by those who have served as heads of defense and security agencies. For instance, Vladimir Rushailo served as interior minister of Russia from 1999 to 2001.

Former defense minister Sergei Shoigu has served as Secretary since May 12, 2024.^[1]