Vladimir Janjgava
Soviet lieutenant general (1907–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vladimir Nikolayevich Janjgava (Georgian: ვლადიმერ ჯანჯღავა; 19 May 1907 – 10 April 1982) was a Georgian Soviet Army lieutenant general and Hero of the Soviet Union who participated in battles during the Winter War and was a specialist in infantry warfare during World War II. Janigava held command of various infantry regiments, divisions and corps of the Soviet Army. Janjgava served in a series of leadership roles after the war, including as Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgian SSR (1954—1958).[1]
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Vladimir Janjgava | |
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Born | (1907-05-19)19 May 1907 Khoni Municipality, Russian Empire |
Died | 10 April 1982(1982-04-10) (aged 74) Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Army |
Years of service | 1927–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 676th Rifle Regiment 15th Rifle Division 354th Rifle Division Soviet infantry corps |
Battles/wars | Winter War Great Patriotic War |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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