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Michail Popkov

1924 – 2023

Soviet general

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About Michail Popkov

Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 98). Michail Popkov was a Russian politician.

Mikhail Danilovich Pokpov (; 14 November 1924 – 23 August 2023) was a Soviet-Russian military officer and politician. A member of the Communist Party, he served in the Soviet of Nationalities from 1984 to 1989. Awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Mikhail was born on November 14, 1924 in the village of Astapova-Sloboda, Yukhnovsky District, Kaluga Oblast.

Pokpov died in Moscow on 23 August 2023, at the age of 98.

Family Father – Daniil Filippovich Popkov (1899–1943). Mother – Tatyana Ivanovna Popkova (1900–1987). Brothers – Victor Danilovich Popkov (1932–1989), Nikolai Danilovich Popkov.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy
Awards
Order of Lenin; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Star; Medal "For Courage"; Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"
Also known as
Michail Danilovich Popkov, Mikhail Danilovich Pokpov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michail Popkov?

Soviet general

When was Michail Popkov born?

Michail Popkov was born on 14 November 1924.

When did Michail Popkov die?

Michail Popkov died on 23 August 2023.

What was Michail Popkov's occupation?

Michail Popkov was a politician.

What nationality was Michail Popkov?

Michail Popkov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michail Popkov

· Wikidata: Q15081125

· DBpedia: Mikhail Pokpov

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