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.

Vladimir Karpovich Pikalov
Born(1924-09-15)15 September 1924
Armavir, Soviet Union
Died29 March 2003(2003-03-29) (aged 78)
Moscow, Russia
Buried
Allegiance Soviet Union (1941-1991)
 Russia (1991-1992)
Years of service1941–1992
RankColonel General
Commands heldChemical Troops of the USSR
Battles/warsBattle of Stalingrad
Battle of Moscow
Battle of Kursk
Chernobyl disaster
AwardsHero 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]

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