Vladislav Achalov
Vladislav Alekseyevich Achalov | |
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Achalov in 2008 | |
| Born | 19 November 1945 Arsky District, Tatar ASSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 23 June 2011 (aged 65) Moscow, Russia |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union (1962–1991) |
| Branch | Soviet Army, Soviet Airborne Forces |
| Years of service | 1966–1991 |
| Rank | Colonel General |
| Commands | Soviet Airborne Forces |
| Awards | Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR - 1st, 2nd and 3rd class |
Vladislav Alekseyevich Achalov (Russian: Владисла́в Алексе́евич Ача́лов; 19 November 1945 – 23 June 2011) was a Soviet general, politician and public figure. Achalov served as the 12th commander of the Soviet Airborne Forces and the deputy minister of defence (1990–1991).