Filipp Golikov 1900 – 1980

Biography

Filipp Golikov was born on July 15, 1900, in the town of Borisova, during a transformative period in Russian history. He would go on to become a prominent figure in the Soviet military establishment, rising to the rank of marshal—one of the highest honors within the armed forces. His career spanned decades of significant historical change, from the early Soviet period through the Second World War and beyond.

Throughout his life, Golikov dedicated himself to service in the Soviet military, earning recognition for his contributions to the nation’s defense and strategic operations. His advancement to the rank of marshal reflected both his capabilities and his importance to the Soviet state during critical periods of the twentieth century.

Golikov spent his final years in Moscow, the heart of Soviet power. He passed away on July 29, 1980, at the age of eighty, having witnessed and participated in some of the most consequential events of his era. His legacy was honored through his burial at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most prestigious burial grounds, where many of the nation’s most distinguished citizens have been laid to rest.