Dmitry Pavlov 1897 – 1941

Biography

Dmitry Pavlov was a Soviet military commander whose life spanned a transformative period in Russian history. Born on October 23, 1897, in Pavlovo, he rose through the ranks to achieve the rank of general during the Soviet era. His military career unfolded during decades of significant change and challenge for the Soviet Union, placing him among the leadership figures of his generation.

Pavlov’s life ended tragically on July 22, 1941, in Moscow, during one of the most turbulent periods of the twentieth century. He was interred at Kommunarka, a shooting ground located in Sosenskoye. His death marked the conclusion of a life lived during extraordinary historical circumstances that tested the nation and its military leadership in unprecedented ways.

Though his years were relatively brief, Pavlov’s service as a general reflected his commitment to his role within the Soviet military structure. His memory remains part of the historical record of this pivotal era in Soviet history.