Aleksey Nikolayevich Botyan (also transliterated Alexei Botian; Russian: Алексе́й Никола́евич Ботя́н; 10 February 1917 – 13 February 2020) was a Soviet and Russian spy and intelligence officer.[1] He was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation in 2007 for his role in protecting the Polish city of Kraków from destruction by the Nazis in January 1945.[1]
Aleksey Botyan | |
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 Botyan in 2016 | |
| Native name | Алексей Николаевич Ботян |
| Born | 10 February 1917 Chertovichi, Vilna Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 13 February 2020 (aged 103) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union Russia |
Service years | 1939–1989 |
Rank | Colonel of State Security |
| Awards | Hero of the Russian Federation Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" Fourth Class Order of Courage Twice Order of the Red Banner Order of the Patriotic War Order of the Red Banner of Labour Medal "For Battle Merit" Medal "To a Partisan of the Patriotic War" Medal "For the Defence of Moscow" Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" Medal "For Impeccable Service" First and Second Classes Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari |
Botyan died in Moscow on 13 February 2020, at the age of 103.[2] President of Russia Vladimir Putin offered his condolences in an official message, stating "The legendary scout, a strong, extraordinary personality, passed away. He was the leader and participant in brilliant special operations, which became an important contribution to the Great Victory and are forever inscribed in domestic and world history."[3] Botyan was buried with military honours in the Alley of Heroes in the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery on 17 February.[4]
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edit- 1 2 "Russian WWII Intelligence Veteran Botyan Dies at 103 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 13 February 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ↑ "Умер разведчик Алексей Ботян" (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 13 February 2020.
- ↑ "Соболезнования в связи с кончиной Алексея Ботяна" (in Russian). Kremlin.ru. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ↑ "В Москве похоронили легендарного разведчика Алексея Ботяна" (in Russian). REGNUM News Agency. 13 February 2020.
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