Boris Snetkov

Soviet general (1925-2006)
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Summary

Boris Snetkov was born on February 27, 1925[1], in Saratov[2]. He died on September 18, 2006[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Troyekurovskoye cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Russia[8], Soviet Union[9]
  • Position held: deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[10]
  • Educated at: Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[11], Military Academy of Armored Forces[12]
  • Award received: Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[13], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14], Order of Lenin[15], Order of the October Revolution[16], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[17], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[18], Order of the Red Star[19], Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[20], Medal "For Courage"[21], Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[22], Medal "For Battle Merit"[23], Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg"[24], Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[25], Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[28]
  • Military branch: artillery branch[29]
  • Commons category: Boris Snetkov[30]
  • Military, police or special rank: general of the army[31]
  • Commander of (DEPRECATED): Siberian Military District[32], Leningrad Military District[33], Group of Soviet Forces in Germany[34]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[35], Soviet–Japanese War[36]
  • Family name: Snetkov[37]
  • Given name: Boris[38]
  • Allegiance: Soviet Union[39]
  • Participant in: 27th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[40], 26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[42]

Why It Matters

Boris Snetkov has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Boris Snetkov born?

Boris Snetkov's place of birth was Saratov[2].

Where did Boris Snetkov die?

Boris Snetkov died in Moscow[4].

What did Boris Snetkov do for work?

Boris Snetkov worked as a politician[5].

Where did Boris Snetkov go to school?

Boris Snetkov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[11] and Military Academy of Armored Forces[12].

What awards did Boris Snetkov receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[13], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14], Order of Lenin[15], and Order of the October Revolution[16].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Toghrul R · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → artillery branch
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Military branch: artillery branch"
  2. 14w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in → 27th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Participant in: 26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Import Participant in: 26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from Википедия ca"
  3. 14w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Military, police or special rank → general of the army
    Place of birth → Saratov
    Commander of (deprecated) → Siberian Military District, Leningrad Military District, Group of Soviet Forces in Germany
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