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Vasili Arkhipov

Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war (1926–1998).

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Vasili Arkhipov was a Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war. Born on 30 January 1926 in Zvorkovo, Arkhipov died on 19 August 1998 in Zheleznodorozhny at the age of 72.

Arkhipov studied at S.O. Makarov Pacific Naval Institute. Honours include Medal "For the Victory over Japan", Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" and Order of the Red Banner, among 16 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 46 languages, Vasili Arkhipov is No. 7,483 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 30 January 1926, Zvorkovo
Died: 19 August 1998, Zheleznodorozhny (aged 72)
Country: Soviet Union
Known as: Naval officer
Field: Military
Party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Education: S.O. Makarov Pacific Naval Institute
Children: 2
Wikipedia editions: 46

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Lived to 72.

30 Jan

Shares a birthday with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Felipe VI of Spain.

Has a Wikipedia article in 46 languages.

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Awards

Medal "For the Victory over Japan"
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 Patriotic War, 2nd class
Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"
Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Zhukov Medal
Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Order of the Patriotic War
Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"