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Mikhail Vasenkov

1942 – 2022

Soviet and Russian colonel, photojournalist, and spy

Military officer Photojournalist Military personnel
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Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 79). Mikhail Vasenkov was a Russian military officer, photojournalist, military personnel and russian spy.

Mikhail Anatolyevich Vasenkov (; 9 October 1942 – 6 April 2022) was a Soviet–Russian colonel, photojournalist, and spy, honoured as Hero of the Soviet Union in 1990. He was part of the Illegals Program.

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Important facts

Born
9 October 1942, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 April 2022, Cusco
Occupation
Military officer, photojournalist, military personnel, Russian spy
Nationality
Russia, Soviet Union
Education
Moscow Higher Military Command School
Awards
Order of the Red Star; Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class; Order of Courage; Order of the Red Banner; Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Also known as
Mikhail Anatolyevich Vasenkov, Juan Lazaro, Juan José Lázaro Fuentes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mikhail Vasenkov?

Soviet and Russian colonel, photojournalist, and spy (1942–2022)

When was Mikhail Vasenkov born?

Mikhail Vasenkov was born on 9 October 1942 in Moscow.

When did Mikhail Vasenkov die?

Mikhail Vasenkov died on 6 April 2022 in Cusco.

What was Mikhail Vasenkov's occupation?

Mikhail Vasenkov was a military officer, photojournalist, military personnel and russian spy.

What nationality was Mikhail Vasenkov?

Mikhail Vasenkov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mikhail Vasenkov

· Wikidata: Q4104177

· DBpedia: Mikhail Vasenkov

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