Silovik (p=sʲɪlɐˈvʲik; plural: siloviki, p=sʲɪləvʲɪˈkʲi) is a Russian word for politicians from the security or military services, often the officers of the former KGB, GRU, FSB, SVR the Federal Drug Control or other security services who came into power. It can also refer to security-service personnel from any country or nationality. ...