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Boris Beshchev

1903 – 1981

Soviet politician

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About Boris Beshchev

Lived 1903 – 1981 (aged 77). Boris Beshchev was a Russian politician.

Boris Pavlovich Beshchev was the Minister of Railways of the USSR from 1948-1977.

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Important facts

Born
17 July 1903, Velikoe
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 May 1981, Moscow
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Russian Empire, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Soviet Union
Education
St. Petersburg State Transport University
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Lenin; Hero of Socialist Labour; Order of the October Revolution; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For Construction of the Baikal-Amur Railway"; Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Also known as
Boris Pavlovich Beshchev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Beshchev?

Soviet politician (1903-1981)

When was Boris Beshchev born?

Boris Beshchev was born on 17 July 1903 in Velikoe.

When did Boris Beshchev die?

Boris Beshchev died on 27 May 1981 in Moscow.

What was Boris Beshchev's occupation?

Boris Beshchev was a politician.

What nationality was Boris Beshchev?

Boris Beshchev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Beshchev

· Wikidata: Q4086130

· DBpedia: Boris Beshchev

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