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Vyacheslav Popov

b. 1946

Russian politician

Military personnel Politician Statesperson

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About Vyacheslav Popov

Born 1946. Vyacheslav Popov is a Russian military personnel, politician and statesperson.

Admiral Vyacheslav Alekseyevich Popov (; born 22 November 1946) is a retired admiral of the Russian Navy who commanded the Northern Fleet from 1999 to 2001, with his service period notably including the Kursk submarine disaster.

He was appointed Commander of the Northern Fleet on 29 January 1999. In August 2000 a major exercise was under way, in which the Kursk had a torpedo explosion. He handed over command on 15 December 2001.

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Important facts

Born

22 November 1946, Luga

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Military personnel, politician, statesperson

Nationality

Soviet Union, Russia

Positions held

Member of the Federation Council of Russia

Employers

Federation Council

Awards

Order of the Red Star; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class; Order of Military Merit; Medal «For Salvation in Commonwealth»; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"; Medal for military valour; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"

Also known as

Vyacheslav Alekseyevich Popov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vyacheslav Popov's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vyacheslav Popov?

Russian politician

When was Vyacheslav Popov born?

Vyacheslav Popov was born on 22 November 1946 in Luga.

What is Vyacheslav Popov's occupation?

Vyacheslav Popov is a military personnel, politician and statesperson.

What nationality is Vyacheslav Popov?

Vyacheslav Popov is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vyacheslav Popov

· Wikidata: Q4372465

· DBpedia: Vyacheslav Popov (admiral)

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