Fyodor Kuzmich Popov (1921-1943) - Hero of the Soviet Union title (awarded posthumously in 1944). A native of the Bataninsky nasleg of the Megino-Kangalassky district. Before the war he was a foreman of the Oktyabr collective farm. He served as a private in the 3rd company of the 467th rifle regiment of the 81st rifle division. Showed heroism when crossing the Dnieper. Killed in a battle near the village of Glushets in Belarus. Shooting location: active army, 1941-1943. Photo collection of the National Assembly of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) No. 11873.