Andrey Kizhevatov
Andrey Mitrofanovich Kizhevatov (Russian: Андрей Митрофанович Кижеватов; 1907–1941) was a Soviet border guard commander, one of the leaders of the Defense of Brest Fortress during Operation Barbarossa, head of the 9th frontier post of the 17th Brest border detachment of the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD).
Andrey Mitrofanovich Kizhevatov | |
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| Born | 31 August 1907 Penza Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 29 June 1941 (aged 33) Brest, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Border troops |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II † |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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