Guards Red Army soldier Vasily Vasilyevich Tsyganov was born in the town of Sergach, Gorky Region, took part in the heroic defense of Stalingrad, defended Leningrad, and liberated Sevastopol. Vasily Tsyganov fought in the battles for the liberation of Poland and Czechoslovakia. Participated in the capture of Berlin. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star and numerous medals.