Kadi Abakarov

Kadi Abakarovich Abakarov (9 May 1913 – 29 February 1948) was an Avar Red Army sergeant who fought during World War II. Abakarov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for actions in the Battle of the Seelow Heights.

Early life Kadi Abakarov was born on 9 May 1913 in the village of Echeda in Dagestan Oblast to a family of peasants. Abakarov received primary education.

World War II In February 1942, Abakarov was drafted into the Red Army. His first combat action was on the Terek River in the North Caucasian Front.

Postwar At the end of 1945, Abakarov was demobilized. He initially worked in the Agua village high school in the Tsumadinsky District, but later was in charge of the regional sales department of the local savings bank. Abakarov fell ill with tuberculosis and died on 29 February 1948.