Alexei Vinogradov

Alexei Ivanovich Vinogradov (Russian: Алексе́й Ива́нович Виногра́дов; 12 February 1899 – 11 January 1940) was a Soviet kombrig and the commander of the 44th Rifle Division. His unit took part in the Soviet invasion of Poland and the Winter War against the Finns. The unit perished in the Battle of Raate Road and Vinogradov was executed by the Soviet military for the failure.

A. I. Vinogradov
Alexei Vinogradov
Born(1899-02-12)12 February 1899
Zhiganovo, Ostashkovsky District, Tver Governorate, Russian Empire
Died11 January 1940(1940-01-11) (aged 40)
Ukhta, Karelian ASSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Years of service1919–1940
RankBrigade Commander (kombrig)
Commands held44th Rifle Division of the Kiev Military District
Battles/warsWinter War
World War II
Awards
  • Order of the Red Banner
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