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Alexei Yepishev

Soviet general and politician (1908-1985) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77

Alexei Alexeyevich Yepishev was a Soviet Army General, politician, and diplomat. He served as the Chief of the Main Political Directorate of the Soviet Army and Navy from 1962 to 1985.

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A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026

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Awards

Order of Klement Gottwald1984
Order of Lenin
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Order of the Red Banner
Order of the Red Star
Order of the October Revolution
Medal "For the Defence of Kyiv"
Hero of the Soviet Union
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, 1st class
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class
Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"
Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Medal "For the Victory over Japan"
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Lenin Prize
Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 2nd class
Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Medal "In Commemoration of the Battle of Dukla Pass"
Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Mongolian People's Army"
Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Mongolian People's Revolution"
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1985 · aged 77

The same award as Alexei

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