Vasily Kabanov

Early life Kabanov was born on 25 March 1905 in the village of Myzino in Vladimir Governorate to a peasant family. He graduated from seventh grade and worked at the Kuprian Kirkizh plant in Kovrov. For his actions, Kabanov was awarded the Order of the Red Banner. He was promoted to Major and fought in the Battle of Berlin. On the night of 15 April the battalion conducted reconnaissance on the outskirts of Berlin and the brigade attacked the next day. In the ensuing battle, Kabanov was mortally wounded and died on 18 April 1945

Personal life Kabanov married Lydia Yefimovna.

Legacy There is a memorial plaque to Kabanov at School No. 1 in Sudogda, where he studied. There is an obelisk of Kabanov in the Kovrov Alley of Heroes.