Vladimir Janjgava
Vladimir Janjgava | |
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Janjgava, c. 1943-1945 | |
| Born | 19 May 1907 Khoni Municipality, Russian Empire |
| Died | 10 April 1982 (aged 74) Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1959 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 676th Rifle Regiment 15th Rifle Division 354th Rifle Division Soviet infantry corps |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Vladimir Nikolayevich Janjgava (Georgian: ვლადიმერ ჯანჯღავა; 19 May 1907 – 10 April 1982) was a Georgian Soviet Army lieutenant general and Hero of the Soviet Union who participated in battles during the Winter War and was a specialist in infantry warfare during World War II. Janigava held command of various infantry regiments, divisions and corps of the Soviet Army. Janjgava served in a series of leadership roles after the war, including as Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgian SSR (1954—1958).