Dmitry Yazov
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Summary
Dmitry Yazov was born in Yazovo[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a military personnel[3], military officer[4], soldier[5], military commander[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,271 views/month, #6,983 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Federal Military Memorial Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Russia[11]
- Position held: Minister of Defence[12], deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13], defence minister[14], Candidate member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[15]
- Educated at: Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[16], Moscow Higher Military Command School[17], M.V. Frunze Military Academy[18]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[19], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], Order of the Red Banner[21], Order of Honour[22], Order of the October Revolution[23], Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"[24], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[25], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[26], Order of the Red Star[27], Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[28], Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[29], Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[30], Medal "For Battle Merit"[31], Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[34]
- Military branch: Red Army[35]
Why It Matters
Dmitry Yazov has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Dmitry Yazov born?
Dmitry Yazov was born in Yazovo[1].
Where did Dmitry Yazov die?
Dmitry Yazov died in Moscow[2].
What did Dmitry Yazov do for work?
Dmitry Yazov worked as a military personnel[3], military officer[4], soldier[5], military commander[6], and politician[7].
Where did Dmitry Yazov go to school?
Dmitry Yazov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[16], Moscow Higher Military Command School[17], and M.V. Frunze Military Academy[18].
What awards did Dmitry Yazov receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[19], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], Order of the Red Banner[21], and Order of Honour[22].