Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov | |
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| Native name | Виктор Николаевич Леонов |
| Born | 21 November [O.S. 8 November] 1916 Zaraysk, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 7 October 2003 (aged 86) Moscow, Russian Federation |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Navy |
| Years of service | 1937–1956 |
| Rank | Captain 2nd rank |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov (Russian: Виктор Николаевич Лео́нов; 21 November [O.S. 8 November] 1916 – 7 October 2003) was a Soviet Navy officer and twice Hero of the Soviet Union. Considered a national legend in the Soviet era after the Second World War, he frequently gave speeches to Communist organizations about the war, but he became obscure after the fall of the Soviet Union.[1]
- ^ Sakaida, Henry (2004). Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941–45. Osprey Publishing. pp. 24–26. ISBN 978-1-84176-769-7.