Vasily Kuznetsov 1901 – 1990

Biography

Vasily Kuznetsov was born on February 13, 1901, in Sofilovka, during a time of profound change in Russian society. He would go on to become a notable figure in Soviet politics, dedicating much of his life to service during one of the twentieth century’s most transformative periods. His career spanned decades of Soviet history, witnessing and participating in the nation’s development through war, reconstruction, and Cold War tensions.

Kuznetsov spent his final years in Moscow, where he passed away on June 5, 1990, at the age of eighty-nine. His long life bridged the early revolutionary era and the twilight of the Soviet Union itself. He was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, a burial ground that has honored many of Russia’s most distinguished citizens and cultural figures throughout history.

His legacy remains part of the historical record of Soviet political life, representing a generation that shaped the nation through turbulent decades of change and challenge.