Born in 1905, Kupay village. Drafted into the Army in August 1941, Kirovo. Pavel Kuzmich was a Sergeant - Artilleryman, Gun Crew Commander of the 94th and 44th Rifle Divisions. Before the war started he served on the border. Participated in battles near Novgorod, Volkhov, Narva, Kingisepp, in Poland where he was wounded 22.04.1943. Liberated Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania. Was in Prussia, in Germany. Pavel Kuzmich has 4 wounds. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class, the Order of the Red Star, the Medals "For Courage" and "For Victory over Germany".