OREANDA-NEWS. September 15, 2008. Space Force Press Office informed today about appointment of the Plesetsk Commander. Oleg Maidanovich, former Commander of the Baikonur Space Port, took this position.

Oleg Maidanovich was born on June 14, 1964, in Ukraine. In his career, he occupied various military positions in Plesetsk, until his appointment as Baikonur Commander in 2007.
He is a doctoral associate in engineering.  He was awarded Military Merit Order, Medal of Honor and other medals.