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Konstantin Olshansky

1915 – 1944

Soviet marine

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Lived 1915 – 1944 (aged 28). Konstantin Olshansky was a Russian soldier.

Konstantin Fyodorovich Olshansky (, , romanized: Kostiantyn Fedorovych Olshanskyi; 21 May 1915 – 27 March 1944) was a Senior Lieutenant and Soviet marine of the Black Sea Fleet, born in Prykolotne, Ukraine. He died during an assault on the port of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, formerly Nikolaev, occupied in World War II by German forces, and was posthumously awarded Hero of the Soviet Union.

Legacy Among other commemorations, the landing ship U402 Konstantin Olshansky (Костянтин Ольшанський) (Ukrainian Navy), formerly BDK-56 (Soviet Navy), the settlement of Olshanske in Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine, and the minor planet 2310 Olshaniya were named after him.

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Important facts

Born
8 May 1915, Prykolotne
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 March 1944, Mykolaiv
Occupation
Soldier
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Hero of the Soviet Union; Gold Star medal; Order of Lenin; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Order of the Red Star
Also known as
Konstantin Fyodorovich Olshansky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Konstantin Olshansky?

Soviet marine (1915–1944)

When was Konstantin Olshansky born?

Konstantin Olshansky was born on 8 May 1915 in Prykolotne.

When did Konstantin Olshansky die?

Konstantin Olshansky died on 27 March 1944 in Mykolaiv.

What was Konstantin Olshansky's occupation?

Konstantin Olshansky was a soldier.

What nationality was Konstantin Olshansky?

Konstantin Olshansky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Konstantin Olshansky

· Wikidata: Q4334448

· DBpedia: Konstantin Olshansky

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