Viktor Leonov
Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov | |
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| Native name | Виктор Николаевич Леонов |
| Born | 21 November [O.S. 8 November] 1916 |
| Died | 7 October 2003 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Navy |
| Service years | 1937–1956 |
| Rank | Captain 2nd rank |
| Conflicts | 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.