Sergey Sokolov (marshal)
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Sergey Leonidovich Sokolov (Russian: Серге́й Леони́дович Соколо́в; 1 July 1911 – 31 August 2012) was a Soviet military commander, Hero of the Soviet Union, and served as Minister of Defence of the Soviet Union from 22 December 1984 until 29 May 1987.
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Leonidovich and the family name is Sokolov.
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Sergei Sokolov | |
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Сергей Соколов | |
Minister of Defence of the Soviet Union | |
In office 22 December 1984 – 29 May 1987 | |
Premier | Nikolai Tikhonov Nikolai Ryzhkov |
Preceded by | Dmitriy Ustinov |
Succeeded by | Dmitry Yazov |
Candidate member of the 27th Politburo | |
In office 6 March 1986 – 26 June 1987 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-07-01)1 July 1911 Yevpatoria, Russian Empire |
Died | 31 August 2012(2012-08-31) (aged 101) Moscow, Russia |
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery |
Nationality | Soviet, Russian |
Other political affiliations | Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1937–1987) |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Honour |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Branch/service | Soviet Army |
Years of service | 1932–1989 |
Rank | Marshal of the Soviet Union (1978–1987) |
Battles/wars | Battle of Lake Khasan World War II Soviet–Afghan War |
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