Vladimir Pikalov
Vladimir Karpovich Pikalov (Russian: Владимир Карпович Пикалов; 15 September 1924 – 29 March 2003) was a Soviet general. He commanded the Chemical Troops of the USSR from 1968 to 1988.
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| Born | 15 September 1924 Armavir, Soviet Union |
| Died | 29 March 2003 (aged 78) Moscow, Russia |
| Buried | Donskoye Cemetery, Moscow |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union (1941-1991)  Russia (1991-1992) |
| Years of service | 1941–1992 |
| Rank | Colonel General |
| Commands held | Chemical Troops of the USSR |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Moscow Battle of Kursk Chernobyl disaster |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (1986) |
During World War II, he was wounded several times and took part in the battles of Moscow, Stalingrad and Kursk.[1]
He was in charge of the specialised military units at the site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster. Pikalov arrived at the scene on the afternoon of April 26, 1986, and assumed command at Chernobyl.[2]
Recognition
In December 1986, he was awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union, for his role in the containment of the fallout from the Chernobyl catastrophe.[3][4]
See also
- Individual involvement in the Chernobyl disaster
- Chernobyl Pikalov is portrayed by actor Mark Lewis Jones
References
- "Commemorative Decoration Colonel General Pikalov" (PDF). www.omsa.org. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- Zhores Medvedev: The Legacy of Chernobyl
- Soviet Military Review, Issue 12 (1987)
- "Пикалов Владимир Карпович". www.warheroes.ru. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
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