Dzhanibek Golaev

Golaev was born in 1917 in Khasaut aul (village) of Batalpashinsky otdel, Kuban Oblast (located within — Karachay-Cherkessia).[1] He was conscripted in 1938. Golaev completed training as a pilot, graduating on 18 June 1941.[2]

Since August 1942, Golaev was in frontline service.[2] He participated in the Battle of Kursk (63 missions). He took part in 23 air battles, shot down 9 planes. Later he participated in the Battle of the Dnieper, in the battle that happened on September 9, 1943 he shot down four planes. He was wounded twice. On September 25, 1943 he died. It happened when Soviet aerodrome near Pryluky was bombed. Golaev tried to put out the planes.[1] He was buried in a mass grave on the central square of Pryluky[1]

To the moment of death, Golaev was in command of a squadron of 32nd Fighter Aviation Regiment of 256th Fighter Aviation Division of 2nd Air Army. In total, he participated in 102 war missions, 39 air battles, shot down 15 planes. Because of nationality, as some sources think, Golaev didn't become Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]

Monument in Khasaut commemorating its residents, including Golaev, who fought in World War II

• Presidential degree of September 7, 1995 awarded Golaev title of the Hero of the Russian Federation, for «bravery and heroism that he has shown in fighting against German-fascist invaders in the Great Patriotic war of 1941-1945». The award was bestowed posthumously.[2]
• He also was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and Order of the Red Star.[1]

• A street in Kichy-Balyk, Golaev's hometown, was named in his honour.[2]

• List of Heroes of the Russian Federation