Mikhail Tyurin (1919-1999). Born in Sergach. During the war, he fought on the Far Eastern, Kalinin (the 20th Guards Rifle Division of the 31st Army), South-Western, and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts. Scout, Leader of Scout Squad. He was wounded and concussed. He served until 1949. Awarded the Order of the Red Star, the Patriotic War, the Order of Glory 3rd degree and other awards.