My great-grandfather Arkhipov Vladimir Fedorovich 04/26/1919-02.04.1994. Born in the Yalma village, Kurmysh district, Gorky region. He served in the 3rd pontoon bridge brigade of the RGK of 1st Ukrainian Front in the rank of lieutenant of the Red Army from 01.11.1939. Arkhipov Vladimir Fyodorovich held the position of platoon commander. He took part in the battles for the defense of Leningrad. Was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the medal “For the defense of Leningrad”.