Vladimir Chernavin
Vladimir Chernavin | |
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Chernavin in 2013 | |
| Born | 22 April 1928 Mykolaiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 18 March 2023 (aged 94) Moscow, Russia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1992 |
| Rank | Fleet admiral |
| Commands | Northern Fleet Soviet Navy CIS Navy |
| Battles / wars | Cold War |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Vladimir Nikolayevich Chernavin (Russian: Владимир Николаевич Чернавин; 22 April 1928 – 18 March 2023) was a Russian officer of the Soviet Navy. He served as the last commander-in-chief of the Soviet Navy from 1985 to 1991 and the only commander-in-chief of the Commonwealth of Independent States Navy from 1991 to 1992. He reached the rank of fleet admiral during his career.