Dmitri Iazov
Dmitri Iazov was a prominent Soviet military figure, serving as the last Marshal of the Soviet Union and as Minister of Defense from 1987 to 1991. He is historically noted for his involvement in the failed coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev in August 1991, which aimed to halt Gorbachev's reform efforts. Following the coup's failure, Iazov was arrested but later released and amnestied. He faced legal repercussions for his role in various violent military operations during the late Soviet era, including the suppression of the Lithuanian independence movement in 1991. Despite these controversies, he remained a respected figure in Russia, receiving multiple honors from the state, including decorations from Vladimir Putin. Iazov passed away on February 25, 2020.
Born on Feb 08, 1927 (99 years old)
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Dmitri Iazov was the last marshal of the Soviet Union and one of the coup plotters against Gorbachev.
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