Paval Sukhi 1895 – 1975

Biography

Paval Sukhi was born on July 22, 1895, in Hlybokaye, a time when aviation itself was still in its infancy. He would dedicate his life to the emerging field of aircraft design, becoming a notable Soviet aeroplanes designer during a pivotal era in aviation history. His career unfolded against the backdrop of the Soviet Union’s rapid technological development and its growing ambitions in aerospace innovation.

Throughout his professional life, Sukhi contributed to the advancement of Soviet aircraft engineering, working during a period that saw tremendous growth in the nation’s aviation capabilities. His work reflected the spirit of innovation and technical progress that characterized the Soviet aeronautical industry during much of the twentieth century.

Paval Sukhi passed away on September 15, 1975, in Moscow, at the age of eighty. His contributions to aircraft design were recognized by his interment at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most prestigious burial grounds, a final resting place reserved for notable figures in Soviet society. His legacy remains part of the broader history of Soviet aviation development.