Boris Gromov

Boris Vsevolodovich Gromov (Russian: Бори́с Все́володович Гро́мов; born 7 November 1943) is a Russian politician and former military officer. He was the Governor of Moscow Oblast between January 2000 and May 2012. Deployed thrice to fight in the Soviet–Afghan War, Gromov was the last Soviet soldier in Afghanistan on 15 February 1989; he commanded the 40th Army and oversaw the Soviet withdrawal.

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vsevolodovich and the family name is Gromov.
Boris Vsevolodovich Gromov
Gromov in 2018
Native name
Бори́с Все́володович Гро́мов
Born (1943-11-07) 7 November 1943
Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Allegiance Soviet Union (until 1991)
 Russia
Service/branchSoviet Army
Russian Ground Forces
Years of service1962–1994
RankColonel General
Commands held40th Army (1987–1989)
Kiev Military District (1989–1990)
Known forBeing the last Soviet soldier to depart from Afghanistan on 15 February 1989
Engagements
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (1988)
Other workGovernor of Moscow Oblast (2000–2012)
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