Andrej Vlasov
Russian lieutenant general (1901–1946)
1901 — 1946
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Profession
Russian lieutenant general (1901–1946)
Born
September 14, 1901
Died
1946 (age ~45)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
military officer
Soviet UnionBorn in LomakinoDied in Moscow
1901
Born in Lomakino (1901-09-14)
1938
AwardJubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"
1940
AwardOrder of the Red Banner
1941
AwardOrder of Lenin
1942
AwardOrder of the Red Banner
1943
AwardOstvolk Medal 2nd Class in Bronze with Swords
About
Andrey Andreyevich Vlasov was a Soviet Russian Red Army general. During the Axis-Soviet campaigns of World War II, he fought (1941–1942) against the Wehrmacht in the Battle of Moscow and later was captured attempting to lift the siege of Leningrad. After his capture, he defected to the Third Reich and nominally headed the collaborationist Russian Liberation Army, also becoming the political leader of the Russian collaborationist anti-Soviet movement.
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Who is Andrej Vlasov?+
Andrey Andreyevich Vlasov was a Soviet Russian Red Army general. During the Axis-Soviet campaigns of World War II, he fought (1941–1942) against the Wehrmacht in the Battle of Moscow and later was captured attempting to lift the siege of Leningrad. After his capture, he defected to the Third Reich a
What does the name Andrej mean?+
The name Andrej means "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is of German origin.
When was Andrej Vlasov born?+
Andrej Vlasov was born on September 14, 1901.
When did Andrej Vlasov die?+
Andrej Vlasov died in 1946, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.
The name Andrej is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrej — September 14, 1901
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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