Meng Qingshu

Meng Qingshu (, , 2 December 1911 – 5 September 1983), also known as Roza Vladimirovna Osetrova (, ) was a Chinese politician, member of the 28 Bolsheviks and wife of the Chinese Communist Party active leader, Wang Ming.

Early life and education Meng was born on 2 December 1911 in Shou County, Qing empire to a landlord family. While attending middle school, she joined the Communist Youth League. In 1926, she graduated high school and entered the Whampoa military academy as one of the first modern Chinese female soldiers. However, she was forced to graduate early due to the Northern Expedition, so she started working as a nurse. In 1928, she was chosen by Wang to serve as a representative in the Sixth National Congress, which was held in Moscow, causing Meng to become fond of Wang. Meng died on 5 September 1983 due to illness. She was buried next to Wang at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow.