orderedis yeltsin military forces into the parliamentary building, russia and former soviet republics were in a violent state of of people and the general conducted aggressive testing throughout russia to ensure that aggression would be countered by exhaustive safeguards and preparation. the absolute accountability for the testing -- the testing and the protection dismantlement with repatriation of nuclear warheads for the duration of the service life cannot be overstated and his comprehensive expertise were instrumental in transferring nuclear warheads to russia and from the ukraine. the general provided compelling support for the this armament mission. as a leading authority on nuclear security, his contribution to this cause is immeasurable, even continuing today. is an advisor to the center and energy and security studies. he has authored several publications on nuclear nonproliferation and he added to his acclaim and his accomplishments have been acknowledged with governmental honors, including the order of the red star and for service to the fatherland. we give tribute to this d