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Petras Raslanas

1914 – 2002

Lithuanian genocide perpetrator

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About Petras Raslanas

Lived 1914 – 2002 (aged 87–88). Petras Raslanas was a Lithuanian politician.

Petras Raslanas (; March 25, 1914 – 2002) was a Lithuanian communist. He worked for the Soviet security agencies (NKVD, MGB, KGB) achieving the rank of colonel in the Lithuanian SSR from 1940 to 1969.

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Important facts

Born
25 March 1914, Riga
Birth century
20th century
Died
2002, Balashikha
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Lithuania
Awards
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Red Star; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Zhukov Medal; Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Petras Raslanas?

Lithuanian genocide perpetrator

When was Petras Raslanas born?

Petras Raslanas was born on 25 March 1914 in Riga.

When did Petras Raslanas die?

Petras Raslanas died in 2002 in Balashikha.

What was Petras Raslanas's occupation?

Petras Raslanas was a politician.

What nationality was Petras Raslanas?

Petras Raslanas was Lithuanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Petras Raslanas

· Wikidata: Q7178714

· DBpedia: Petras Raslanas

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