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Alexander Antonov

1972 – 2022

Russian soldier

Military officer Aircraft pilot Mercenary
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About Alexander Antonov

Lived 1972 – 2022 (aged 50). Alexander Antonov was a military officer, aircraft pilot and mercenary.

Alexander Sergeevich Antonov (Ru: Алекса́ндр Серге́евич Анто́нов; 8 April 1972 – 2 December 2022) was a Russian soldier and mercenary in the Wagner Group.

Biography Antonov was born in Arsenyev, Primorsky Krai, Russian SFSR. He graduated from School No. 18 in Volgodonsk. In 1990, he entered the Barnaul Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots, graduating in 1995. He then joined the Russian Air Force, serving in the 2nd Bomber Aviation Regiment in Dzhida, and after 2010 at the 6980th Air Base in Chelyabinsk. Antonov and his copilot, Vladimir Nikishin, were killed. Antonov and Nikishin's bodies were handed to the Russians on 15 December.

Antonov is buried at the Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery in Chelyabinsk. In August 2023, the Barnaul Law Institute erected a statue of him. He earned the Hero of the Russian Federation medal posthumously on 17 December 2022.

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Important facts

Born
8 April 1972, Primorsky Krai
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 December 2022, Klishchiivka
Occupation
Military officer, aircraft pilot, mercenary
Education
Barnaul Military Aviation High School
Employers
Wagner Group
Awards
Zhukov Medal; Nesterov Medal; Merited Military Pilot of the Russian Federation; Hero of the Russian Federation; Medal "For Military Valour", 2nd class; Medal for distinguished military service, 3rd class; Medal for distinguished military service, 1st class; Medal for distinguished military service, 2nd class; Medal to Participant in Military Operations in Syria; Medal for military valour; Medal for distinguished military service

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Antonov?

Russian soldier (1972–2022)

When was Alexander Antonov born?

Alexander Antonov was born on 8 April 1972 in Primorsky Krai.

When did Alexander Antonov die?

Alexander Antonov died on 2 December 2022 in Klishchiivka.

What was Alexander Antonov's occupation?

Alexander Antonov was a military officer, aircraft pilot and mercenary.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Antonov

· Wikidata: Q115867868

· DBpedia: Alexander Antonov (soldier)

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