Aleksey Botyan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aleksey Botyan
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| Native name |
Алексей Николаевич Ботян
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| Birth name | Aleksey Nikolayevich Botyan |
| Born | 10 February 1917 Chertovichi, Vilna Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 13 February 2020 (aged 103) Moscow, Russia |
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Troyekurovskoye Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  Soviet Union Russia |
| Years of service | 1939–1989 |
| Rank | Colonel of State Security |
| Awards | Hero of the Russian Federation Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" Fourth Class Order of Courage Twice Order of the Red Banner Order of the Patriotic War Order of the Red Banner of Labour Medal "For Battle Merit" Medal "To a Partisan of the Patriotic War" Medal "For the Defence of Moscow" Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" Medal "For Impeccable Service" First and Second Classes Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari |
Aleksey Nikolayevich Botyan was a very brave Soviet and Russian intelligence officer. An intelligence officer, sometimes called a spy, works secretly to gather important information to protect their country. He was born on February 10, 1917, and lived a very long life, passing away on February 13, 2020, at the age of 103.
Aleksey Botyan is famous for a special mission during World War II. In January 1945, he played a key role in saving the beautiful Polish city of Kraków from being destroyed by the Nazis. For this amazing act, he was given the highest honor in Russia, the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, in 2007.
A Hero's Legacy
Aleksey Botyan passed away in Moscow. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, sent a special message. He called Botyan a "legendary scout" and a "strong, extraordinary personality." President Putin said that Botyan led and took part in "brilliant special operations." These actions were a very important part of the "Great Victory" in World War II. They will always be remembered in history.
Botyan was buried with full military honors. His resting place is in the Alley of Heroes at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery. This shows how much he was respected and honored for his service.
