Pinigin Vasily Alekseevich, born on September 17, 1921, lived in the village of Solonovka, Omutin district, Tyumen region. Was in captivity. After escaping from captivity, he was hiding in Lvov, Ukraine. Then he joined the "Special Purpose" squad under the leadership of Medvedev. In 1944, my grandfather was wounded in the arm and was sent back home. During the war, my grandfather was awarded the Order of Glory of the third degree. Immediately after the war, he worked as a secretary on the council. In 1953 he was appointed a foreman of a tractor brigade. In 1957, my grandfather was awarded the medal "For the development of virgin lands". Throughout his career, he had many certificates of honor.