Nikolay Goryushkin

Nikolay Ivanovich Goryushkin was the commander of the 22nd Guards Motor Rifle Brigade of the Red Army during World War II; he was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his actions in the war. He was first awarded the title of hero in 1944 was for the crossing of the Dnieper in September 1943; he second title of hero was awarded for crossing the Oder in January 1945.