
Soviet military commander (1898-1972)
Matvei Zakharov was born on August 5, 1898 (Julian calendar) and died on January 31, 1972 in Moscow, aged about 74. Recorded occupations: military officer, writer and politician. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Positions held include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy and Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia. Honours include Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Order of the Red Banner, Hero of the Soviet Union, Order of the October Revolution and Order of Klement Gottwald. Member of Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
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