Viktor Leonov

Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov
Native name
Виктор Николаевич Леонов
Born21 November [O.S. 8 November] 1916
Zaraysk, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire
Died7 October 2003 (aged 86)
Moscow, Russian Federation
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Navy
Years of service1937–1956
RankCaptain 2nd rank
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (twice)

Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov (Russian: Виктор Николаевич Лео́нов; 21 November [O.S. 8 November] 1916 – 7 October 2003) was a Soviet Navy officer and twice Hero of the Soviet Union. Considered a national legend in the Soviet era after the Second World War, he frequently gave speeches to Communist organizations about the war, but he became obscure after the fall of the Soviet Union.[1]

  1. ^ Sakaida, Henry (2004). Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941–45. Osprey Publishing. pp. 24–26. ISBN 978-1-84176-769-7.

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