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Ivan Abdulov

Soviet Sniper (1922-1943) · Russia · On the map · Died at 21

Ivan Filippovich Abdulov was one of the top Soviet snipers in World War II. Sources vary widely as to his final score; his official award documents indicate at least 298 kills, but many newspapers from the war give higher estimates.

Ivan Abdulov is read about 4 times a day, in 6 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

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1943Died11 March 1943Gold Star medalAwardHero of the Soviet UnionAwardOrder of LeninAward1942Order of the Red StarAward1922Born

Awards

Order of Lenin1943

Hero of the Soviet Union1943

Gold Star medal1943

Order of the Red Star1942

About this person

Country

Russia

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1922 to 1943 · aged 21