Aleksandr Korotkov
Russian intelligence operative (1909-1961)
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Summary
Aleksandr Korotkov was born on November 22, 1909[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on June 27, 1961[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], bandy player[6], and spy[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9]
- Award received: Order of the Red Banner[10], Order of Lenin[11], Order of the Red Star[12], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[14], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"[16], Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[17], Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[18], Honorary Officer of the State Security[19], Order of the Partisan Star[20], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[21], Patriotic Order of Merit[22], Honorary Worker of the VChK–GPU (XV)[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25]
- Military branch: intelligence assessment[26]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial rupture[28]
- Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[29], Hungarian Revolution of 1956[30]
- Sport: bandy[31]
- Family name: Korotkov[32]
- Given name: Aleksandr[33]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Who led the state security agencies: 1941-1954[36], Faces of Moscow[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[38]
- Sibling: Pavel Korotkov[39]
FAQs
Where was Aleksandr Korotkov born?
Aleksandr Korotkov was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Aleksandr Korotkov die?
Aleksandr Korotkov died in Moscow[4].
What did Aleksandr Korotkov do for work?
Aleksandr Korotkov worked as a military personnel[5], bandy player[6], and spy[7].
What awards did Aleksandr Korotkov receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[10], Order of Lenin[11], Order of the Red Star[12], and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13].