Director of the Federal Security Service
The Director of Russia's Federal Security Service serves as the head of the Federal Security Service, which is one of several Russian intelligence agencies. The Director of FSS reports directly to the president of Russia. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director of the 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.List