Vasily Sokolovsky
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Summary
Vasily Sokolovsky was born on July 9, 1897[1], in Koźliki[2]. He died on May 10, 1968[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], author[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,958 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kremlin Wall Necropolis[10]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[12], Soviet Union[13]
- Position held: deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[14]
- Educated at: M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15]
- Award received: Hero of the Soviet Union[16], Order of Lenin[17], Order of the October Revolution[18], Order of the Red Banner[19], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[20], Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[21], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[22], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"[25], Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"[26], Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"[27], Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"[28], Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[29]
- Member of: Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[32]
- Military branch: Red Army[33]
- Commons category: Vasily Sokolovsky[34]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of the Soviet Union[35]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Western Front[36]
Why It Matters
Vasily Sokolovsky has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Vasily Sokolovsky born?
Vasily Sokolovsky's place of birth was Koźliki[2].
Where did Vasily Sokolovsky die?
Vasily Sokolovsky died in Moscow[4].
What did Vasily Sokolovsky do for work?
Vasily Sokolovsky worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], author[7], and military leader[8].
Where did Vasily Sokolovsky go to school?
Vasily Sokolovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15].
What awards did Vasily Sokolovsky receive?
Honors received include Hero of the Soviet Union[16] and Order of Lenin[17].