Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war (1926–1998)
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Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war (1926–1998)
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Vasily Arkhipov is Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war (1926–1998).
The name Vasily means "male given name (Василий)". It is of English origin.
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male given name (Василий)
The name Vasily is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Василий)". It is traditionally a male name.
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