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Mikhail Khrunichev

1901 – 1961

Soviet politician

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About Mikhail Khrunichev

Lived 1901 – 1961 (aged 60). Mikhail Khrunichev was a Russian politician.

Mikhail Vasilyevich Krunichev (; – June 2, 1961) was a Soviet statesman, lieutenant-general in the technical and engineering corps, who was awarded the title of Soviet Hero of Socialist Labour in 1945.

Krunichev became a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1921. He was Minister of Aviation Industry from 1946, and Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1955 to 1957 and again in 1961.

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Important facts

Born
4 April 1901, Yekaterinoslav Governorate
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 June 1961, Moscow
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Soviet Union
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
State Stalin Prize, 1st degree; Order of Lenin; Hero of Socialist Labour; Order of Suvorov, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"; Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"
Also known as
Mikhail Vasilyevich Khrunichev, Mikhail Vasilyevich Krunichev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mikhail Khrunichev?

Soviet politician (1901–1961)

When was Mikhail Khrunichev born?

Mikhail Khrunichev was born on 4 April 1901 in Yekaterinoslav Governorate.

When did Mikhail Khrunichev die?

Mikhail Khrunichev died on 2 June 1961 in Moscow.

What was Mikhail Khrunichev's occupation?

Mikhail Khrunichev was a politician.

What nationality was Mikhail Khrunichev?

Mikhail Khrunichev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mikhail Khrunichev

· Wikidata: Q4353984

· DBpedia: Mikhail Krunichev

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