Pavel Papin

Pavel Andreyevich Papin (Russian: Павел Андреевич Папин; 16 June 1905 – 12 March 1945) was a Red Army sergeant and posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union. Papin was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during Operation Spring Awakening, during which he threw himself under the tracks of a German tank.

Early life Papin was born on 16 June 1905 in Lipetsk, Tambov Governorate, from a family of workers. After the completion of his education, he worked on the construction of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine. Drafted in 1926, he was transferred to the reserve in 1929. and the Order of Glory 3rd class for his leadership.

Papin was buried near Székesfehérvár. In addition, Secondary School No. 45 in Lipetsk was named for Papin, and a street in Lipetsk was named for him in 1965.