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Demyan Korotchenko

1894 – 1969

Soviet Ukrainian politician

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About Demyan Korotchenko

Lived 1894 – 1969 (aged 74). Demyan Korotchenko was a Russian and Ukrainian politician.

Demyan (Demian) Serhiyovych Korotchenko (29 November 1894 – 7 April 1969) was a Ukrainian Soviet politician who twice served as the head of government of the Ukrainian SSR (the equivalent of today's Prime Minister).

Awards Hero of Socialist Labour (1964) Six Orders of Lenin Order of Suvorov, 1st class Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class

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Important facts

Born
17 November 1894, Pohrebky
Birth century
19th century
Died
7 April 1969, Kyiv
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Russian Empire, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union
Education
Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU
Positions held
Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR, Member of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic
Awards
Order of Lenin; "Hammer and Sickle" gold medal; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of Suvorov, 1st class; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "To a Partisan of the Patriotic War", 1st class; Hero of Socialist Labour
Also known as
Demyan Serhiyovych Korotchenko, Demyan Sergeevich Korotchenko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Demyan Korotchenko?

Soviet Ukrainian politician (1894-1969)

When was Demyan Korotchenko born?

Demyan Korotchenko was born on 17 November 1894 in Pohrebky.

When did Demyan Korotchenko die?

Demyan Korotchenko died on 7 April 1969 in Kyiv.

What was Demyan Korotchenko's occupation?

Demyan Korotchenko was a politician.

What nationality was Demyan Korotchenko?

Demyan Korotchenko was Russian and Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Demyan Korotchenko

· Wikidata: Q708454

· DBpedia: Demyan Korotchenko

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