Viktor Leonov

Viktor Nikolayevich Leonov (Russian: Виктор Николаевич Леонов) (21 November o.s., 1916 in Zaraysk - October 7, 2003 in Moscow) was a Soviet sailor, two-time Hero of the Soviet Union.

Early Life
Leonov was born in Zaraysk about 135 kilometers southeast of Moscow. His father was a gardener and member of the Communist Party. In 1931, encouraged by his father, he traveled to Moscow and became an apprentice at a factory that specialized in metal fabrication. He went on to be an outstanding worker, a team leader, and a part of the Young Communist League.

Military Career
Leonov joined the Red Navy in 1937. He was assigned to a submarine training detachment and then transferred to a repair station in the Northern Fleet at Polyarnyy. He was working there when the war began in 1941.

Works
1. VN Leonov Face to Face: A Memoir of pestilence. Scout / VN Leonov, lit. C. record Glukhovski. - Moscow: Military, 1957. - 152.: il.

2. VN Leonov Human beauty / VN Leonov / / Moscow. Komsomolets. - 1965. - Apr 21. - C. 2.

3. VN Leonov Lookouts / / Through the fjords: A Memoir. - Moscow: Military Publishing, 1969. - P. 157-178.

4. VN Leonov In the fire of courage born / VN Leonov / / Ascend. - 1971. - № 4. - P. 101-109.

5. VN Leonov Man was born to exploit / VN Leonov / / The Young Guard. - 1971. - № 9. - P. 256-271.

6. VN Leonov Memory resurrects ... / V. Leonov / / voen.-ist. Journal. - 1972. - № 1. - P. 63-67.

7. VN Leonov Get ready to exploit Today / VN Leonov. - Moscow: Military Publishing, 1973. - 47 p.: Ill. - (Library of soldiers and sailors).

8. VN Leonov Win strong, skillful, bold / VN Leonov, recorded Zhuravlev / / Council. patriot. - 1974. - Sep 1.

9.Leonov VN The lessons of courage / VN Leonov. - M.: Young Guard, 1975. - 80 p.: Ill.

10. VN Leonov In exploration - to Norway / VN Leonov / / War. People. Victory, 1941 - 1945 / comp. JV Taratuta. - Moscow: Military Publishing, 1984. - Pr. 4. - P. 74-76.

11. VN Leonov That memorable landing / VN Leonov / / Red Star. - 1985. - August 25.

12. VN Leonov Get ready to exploit / VN Leonov. - M: DOSAAF, 1985. - 103 p., 1 l. Portree. - (Heroes of War and Labor - young patriots).

13. Viktor Leonov [biographies. Help] / / Heroes of the Soviet Union: the short. biographies. words.: 2 t / prev. Editorial Board. IN Shkadov. - Moscow: Military Publishing, 1987. - Volume 1. - C. 862.