Mikhail Grigoryevich Solovyov

Mikhail Grigoryevich Solovyov (Russian: Михаил Григорьевич Соловьёв; 1917 – 7 October 1943) was a Red Army Lieutenant and posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union. Solovyov was posthumously awarded the title for his leadership of a company during the Battle of the Dnieper, in which he reportedly killed 31 German soldiers. Solovyov was killed in action during the Battle of the Dnieper.

Early life Solovyov was born in 1917 in Sluzna village, Spas-Demensky District, Kaluga Oblast, in a peasant family.

World War II In August 1942, he joined the Red Army. As a company commander in the 10th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 3rd Guards Airborne Division, Solovyov fought in the Battle of the Dnieper. On 2 October 1943, his company captured Medwin village on the right bank of the Dnieper. In the battle, 65 German soldiers were killed. Retreating, the Germans attempted to make a stand at Hill 120. Solovyov led his company in the attack, reportedly killing 8 German soldiers. The hill was captured and the pursuit was continued. Solovyov's company advanced too far and was surrounded. At night, the company broke out. During these actions, he reportedly killed more than 20 Germans.