Georgy Malenkov 1902 – 1988

Biography

Georgy Malenkov was born on January 8, 1902, in Orenburg, a city in the Urals region of Russia. He would go on to become a prominent figure in Soviet politics during the twentieth century, serving in various leadership capacities throughout his career. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing and participating in some of the most significant events in Soviet history.

Malenkov spent his professional life engaged in Soviet political affairs, contributing to the nation’s governance during a transformative period. His involvement in the country’s leadership reflected the complex dynamics of Soviet administration during the mid-twentieth century. Though much of his early and middle career shaped Soviet policy, his legacy remains an important part of the historical record of the era.

On January 14, 1988, Malenkov passed away in Moscow at the age of 85. He was laid to rest at Kuntsevo Cemetery in the Mozhaysky District, a final resting place befitting a figure of his historical significance. His long life and career continue to be studied by historians examining the Soviet period and its leaders.