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Aleksandr Kochetov

1919 – 1994

WWII flying ace and Hero of the Soviet Union

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About Aleksandr Kochetov

Lived 1919 – 1994 (aged 74). Aleksandr Kochetov was a Russian military officer.

Aleksandr Vasilyevich Kochetov (; 8 March 1919 — 31 January 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 13 April 1944 for his initial victories, he went on to achieve a final tally of 20 solo and 11 shared shootdowns by the end of the war.

Adelina Sotnikova, 2014 Olympic champion in figure skating, is the Great granddaughter of Aleksandr Kochetov.

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Important facts

Born

8 March 1919, Alatyr

Birth century

20th century

Died

31 January 1994, Cheboksary

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

Soviet Union

Education

Yakovlev Chuvash State Pedagogical University

Awards

Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Medal "For the Defence of Kyiv"; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"

Also known as

Aleksandr Vasilyevich Kochetov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Aleksandr Kochetov's

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

1879 – 1947

Chemist

George Van Biesbroeck

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandr Kochetov?

WWII flying ace and Hero of the Soviet Union (1919–1994)

When was Aleksandr Kochetov born?

Aleksandr Kochetov was born on 8 March 1919 in Alatyr.

When did Aleksandr Kochetov die?

Aleksandr Kochetov died on 31 January 1994 in Cheboksary.

What was Aleksandr Kochetov's occupation?

Aleksandr Kochetov was a military officer.

What nationality was Aleksandr Kochetov?

Aleksandr Kochetov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandr Kochetov

· Wikidata: Q4236746

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Kochetov

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