Viktor Vasilyevich Seryogin

 Viktor Vasilyevich Seryogin''' (Виктор Васильевич Серёгин, Viktor Seryogin) (23 March 1944, in Tbilisi, Georgia – 28 January 1992, in Shusha, Azerbaijan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan and warrior during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Early life and education
Seryogin was born on 23 March 1944 in Tbilisi, Georgia. After completing his education at the Keremenchug Aviation School in 1986, he was appointed the pilot of Mi-2 helicopter of Zabrat separate aviation team. He made a great contribution in establishing the Azerbaijani Air Force. Seryogin was awarded the Medal "Veteran of Labour" and named the Best Pilot.

Personal life
Seryogin was married and had two children.

Nagorno Karabakh war
When the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict started, Seryogin was appointed to the front-line. He participated in many flights to the war zone of Nagorno Karabakh and border regions of Azerbaijan. His helicopter was severely attacked and damaged by Armenian soldiers many times during his flights. The crew of the helicopter repaired it under the attacks of Armenian armed forces and continued to fulfill their assignment.

On January 28, 1992, the Azerbaijani transport helicopter Mil Mi-8 was reportedly shot down by Armenians near the town of Shusha. Seryogin took the burning helicopter away from the residential area. As a result of shot down, he was tragically killed together with the whole crew and passengers on the board.

Honors
Viktor Vasilyevich Seryogin was posthumously awarded the title of the "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by Presidential Decree No. 337 dated 25 November 1992.

He was buried at a Martyrs' Lane cemetery in Baku.