Mariya Polivanova

Mariya Polivanova
Polivanova in 1941 or 1942
Native name	Мария Семёновна Поливанова
Born	24 October 1922 Naryshkino, Tula Governorate, Russian SFSR
Died	14 August 1942 (aged 19) Sutoki, Parfinsky District, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service / branch	Infantry
Years of service	1941–1942
Rank	Private
Unit	528th Rifle Regiment
Battles / wars	World War II Eastern Front †
Awards	Hero of the Soviet Union

Mariya Semyonovna Polivanova (Russian: Мария Семёновна Поливанова; 24 October 1922 – 14 August 1942) was a Soviet sniper during World War II. She was killed in action together with Natalya Kovshova on 14 August 1942, and was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union on 14 February 1943.^[1]