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Fyodor Petrov

1902 – 1978

Russian weapon designer

Military engineerEngineer Politician

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About Fyodor Petrov

Lived 1902 – 1978 (aged 76). Fyodor Petrov was a Russian military engineer, engineer and politician.

Fyodor Fyodorovich Petrov (; 16 March 1902, Doktorovo, Tula Governorate – 19 August 1978, Moscow) was a Soviet artillery designer. Hero of Socialist Labour. Lenin Prize (1967). Four Stalin Prizes first degree (1942, 1943, 1946 – twice).

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Important facts

Born

3 March 1902

Birth century

20th century

Died

19 August 1978, Moscow

Occupation

Military engineer, engineer, politician

Nationality

Russian Empire, Soviet Union

Education

Baltic State Technical University

Positions held

Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union

Awards

Stalin Prize; Order of Lenin; Hero of Socialist Labour; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of Kutuzov, 1st class; Order of Suvorov, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Lenin Prize

Also known as

Fyodor Fyodorovich Petrov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Fyodor Petrov's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fyodor Petrov?

Russian weapon designer (1902-1978)

When was Fyodor Petrov born?

Fyodor Petrov was born on 3 March 1902.

When did Fyodor Petrov die?

Fyodor Petrov died on 19 August 1978 in Moscow.

What was Fyodor Petrov's occupation?

Fyodor Petrov was a military engineer, engineer and politician.

What nationality was Fyodor Petrov?

Fyodor Petrov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fyodor Petrov

· Wikidata: Q730670

· DBpedia: Fyodor Petrov

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