He was born on January 31, 1947 in
Tyumen. In 1968, he graduated from the
Omsk State Technical University and its military department. Was called up for military service as an officer for two years. After the expiration of the term of service in 1970, he filed a report on enrollment in the cadre of officers of the
Soviet Army. Graduated from the Omsk Higher Combined Arms Command School in 1971. Graduated from the
Frunze Military Academy in 1976. Participated in combat operations in the
Afghan War from 1979. In 1988 graduated from the
Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia. Since 1991 –
Lieutenant General. Since 1992 – First Deputy Commander of the
Moscow Military District. Since 1999 – Commander of the Moscow Military District. In 1999, he became
Colonel General. On March 9, 2005, he was appointed commander of the troops of the
Leningrad Military District. Became
General of the Army by decree of the
President of the Russian Federation on December 27, 2005. In December 2007, he was elected a deputy to the
5th State Duma, which had him retired from the
Armed Forces. In the State Duma he was a member of the Defense Committee and the Commission for the Review of Federal Budget Expenditures for Defense and State Security of the Russian Federation. Retired since January 26, 2012. Puzanov died in Moscow on October 22, 2023, at the age of 76. == Awards ==