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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
Veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Chairman of the Moscow Committee of War Veterans, Honorary Citizen of the City of Moscow, retired Major General Ivan Slukhai has passed away. Sergei Sobyanin expressed his condolences to his relatives in his telegram channel.
“I learned with deep sorrow about the death of the Chairman of the Moscow Committee of War Veterans Ivan Andreevich Slukhai. The 100 years of Ivan Andreevich’s life encompassed an entire era, which included noble teaching work, fiery front-line roads, and many years of impeccable service in the Armed Forces of the country,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.
Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @Mos_Sobyanin
Ivan Slukhai played an invaluable role in the development of the veteran movement in Moscow, the preservation of historical memory and the patriotic education of youth. His public work earned him the respect of the city’s residents.
For his frontline exploits and peacetime labors, the veteran was awarded numerous state awards, one of which was the title of honorary citizen of the city of Moscow.
“The bright memory of this remarkable man and citizen will forever remain in our hearts. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the family and friends of Ivan Andreyevich,” concluded Sergei Sobyanin.
Ivan Slukhay was born on December 5, 1924 in the village of Uspenka, Zilairsky District, Bashkir ASSR. At the age of 16, he became the head of an elementary school in the village of Buzuluk, Orenburg Region, and the secretary of the district Komsomol committee.
In 1942, he joined the people’s militia and after an accelerated training course, he ended up at the front near Stalingrad. In one of the battles, together with his comrades, he destroyed a group of German troops. On the approaches to Belgorod, Ivan Slukhai was already in command of a company, and on the day of the liberation of Belgorod and Orel, he received his first Order of the Red Star. He met the victory in the Great Patriotic War in Austria.
For his valiant service, Ivan Slukhai was awarded four Orders of the Red Star, two Orders of the Red Banner, the Order of the Patriotic War of the first and second degrees, and the Order of Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR of the third degree.
After the war, Ivan Sluhai served in the USSR Armed Forces for 45 years, 40 of which were in the air defense forces. He retired with the rank of major general.
In reserve, Ivan Slukhai devoted himself to public activities. Since 1996, he headed the Moscow public organization of veterans of the Great Patriotic War, veterans of combat operations, military service and labor veterans. With the assistance of the organization, patriotic events were held, museums of military and labor glory were opened in schools and universities, and the memories of war participants were recorded. In 2013, Ivan Slukhai’s book about the history of the creation and military exploits of the Moscow people’s militia during the Great Patriotic War was published.
In 2016, the hero was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Moscow.” In December last year, the veteran celebrated his 100th birthday.
For his fruitful public activities, Ivan Slukhai was awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Honor, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, fourth degree, the Order of Alexander Nevsky, and the Order of Distinction for Services to Moscow.
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