About Ilia Smirnov
Lived 1887 – 1964 (aged 76). Ilia Smirnov was a Russian statesperson and politician.
Ilya Kornilovich Smirnov (; 30 July 1887 – 28 June 1964) was a Soviet army general. He fought in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent Civil War. He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Kutuzov. He retired in 1953 at the age of 66.
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Who was Ilia Smirnov?
soviet general
When was Ilia Smirnov born?
Ilia Smirnov was born on 18 July 1887 in Kologrivsky Uyezd.
When did Ilia Smirnov die?
Ilia Smirnov died on 28 June 1964 in Moscow.
What was Ilia Smirnov's occupation?
Ilia Smirnov was a statesperson and politician.
What nationality was Ilia Smirnov?
Ilia Smirnov was Russian.
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