Lev Rokhlin

Soviet general (1947-1998) · Russia · On the map · Died at 51

Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin was a Kazakh-born Russian lieutenant general and politician who served as a member of the State Duma from 1995 until his murder in 1998. Rokhlin reached the top of the Russian military, quickly rising through the ranks during and after the Soviet-Afghan War.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 103 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order of the Red Banner

Order of the Red Star

Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service", 1st class

Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"

Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"

Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"

Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"

Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"

Badge "To a Warrior-Internationalist"

Medal "To a Warrior-Internationalist from the Grateful Afghan People"

Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class

Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"

About this person

After the Soviet Union dissolved, he served as a commander of Russian forces during the First Chechen War. Later, he started a political career and became a member of the Russian State Duma and chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee.

Country

Russia

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1947 to 1998 · aged 51