Alexander Yakovlevich Davydov (
Russian: Александр Яковлевич Давыдов;
Kureika, November 6th 1917 – 1987) was a
Soviet Red Army major
Major (commandant in certain jurisdictions) is a military rank of commissioned officer status, with corresponding ranks existing in many military forces throughout the world. When used unhyphenated and in conjunction with no other indicators ...
and, allegedly, the illegitimate third son of
Joseph Stalin.
Biography
Early life
Stalin resided in the Siberian village of Kureika during his exile. Here he allegedly had an affair with 14-year-old Lidiya Platonovna Pereprygina. At the age of 16, she gave birth to Alexander. Stalin went out of exile and left Siberia before he was born. Pereprygina later married Yakov Semyonovich Davydov, who adopted Alexander. Stalin knew of Davydov's existence and allegedly tried twice to bring him to
Moscow. However, they never met.
World War II
Davydov was drafted into the Red Army in August 1940. He participated in the
Manchurian Campaign against the
Japanese between March and August 1945. He achieved the rank of major.
“Давыдов Александр Яковлевич”
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Awards and honors
* Order of the Red Star
The Order of the Red Star (russian: Орден Красной Звезды, Orden Krasnoy Zvezdy) was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 6 April 193 ...
* Medal "For Battle Merit"
The Medal "For Battle Merit" (russian: Медаль «За боевые заслуги») was a Soviet military medal awarded for " combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders", or "successful military ...
* Medal "For the Victory over Japan"
The Medal "For the Victory over Japan" (russian: Медаль «За победу над Японией») was a campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on September 30, 1945 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet ...
References
External links
“Давыдов Александр Яковлевич”
at ''Pamyat-naroda.ru''
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1917 births
1987 deaths
Soviet military personnel of World War II
Russian people of World War II
Children of Joseph Stalin