The faces of WWII Heroes

Image: Lieutenant Papka G.F. distinguished himself in the battles for the city of Novorossiysk. Awarded with the Order of the Patriotic War 1st degree

Original image: Chief of Staff of the 1st Division Captain A.M. Skubko For the skillful leadership of units in the battles for the city of Novorossiysk, he was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree

Image: Chief of Staff of the 1st Division Captain A.M. Skubko For the skillful leadership of units in the battles for the city of Novorossiysk, he was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree

Original image: The commander of the 6th battalion, senior lieutenant Lotarev P.M. proved himself in the battles for the liberation of the Taman Peninsula. Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree

Image: The commander of the 6th battalion, senior lieutenant Lotarev P.M. proved himself in the battles for the liberation of the Taman Peninsula. Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree

Original image: The platoon commander of the 5th battalion, Lieutenant Order-bearer Ryabtsev D.E. prepares the crew of senior sergeant Yakovlev for the upcoming battle near Novorossiysk.

Image: The platoon commander of the 5th battalion, Lieutenant Order-bearer Ryabtsev D.E. prepares the crew of senior sergeant Yakovlev for the upcoming battle near Novorossiysk.

Original image: Regiment commander Lieutenant Colonel P.G. Akhtyrchenko He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 1st degree for the skillful organization of interaction with other types of troops and the high skill in controlling artillery fire.

Image: Regiment commander Lieutenant Colonel P.G. Akhtyrchenko He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 1st degree for the skillful organization of interaction with other types of troops and the high skill in controlling artillery fire.

Original image: Lieutenant Ryzhenko M.F. distinguished himself in battles for the city of Novorossiysk. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.

Image: Lieutenant Ryzhenko M.F. distinguished himself in battles for the city of Novorossiysk. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.

Original image: The commander of the intelligence department of the 2nd division, junior sergeant Kasima G.M. proved himself in the battles for the liberation of the Taman Peninsula. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Image: The commander of the intelligence department of the 2nd division, junior sergeant Kasima G.M. proved himself in the battles for the liberation of the Taman Peninsula. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Original image: Senior reconnaissanceman of the 2nd Battalion, Junior Sergeant FF Mikhailov distinguished in the battles for Novorossiysk city. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Image: Senior reconnaissanceman of the 2nd Battalion, Junior Sergeant FF Mikhailov distinguished in the battles for Novorossiysk city. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star.