Georgy Sergeev
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Georgy Sergeev was a Soviet designer of artillery and rocket systems, Hero of Socialist Labor
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In 1932 Sergeev graduated from the Taganrog Aviation College .
In 1932-1937 worked at Bolshevik Plant no. 232
. In 1938-1942 worked at Stalingrad's military factory Barrikady Industrial Association. Under direction of the chief designer Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov he participated in construction of:
After evacuation of the factory from Stalingrad to Yurga
, Sergeev worked at the Yurga engineering plant.
In 1945-1950 worked at Leningrad
's Bolshevik Plant no. 232
. In 1950-1958 worked at the Barrikady Industrial Association in Stalingrad, where he was promoted to the position of the chief of the Special Design Bureau (SKB-221 in 1950). In 1959 Georgy Sergeev was promoted to the post of the Chief Designer of OKB-221. In 1959-1963 Sergeev was involved into design works of the first Soviet missile system mounted on army trucks FROG-7
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In 1970s Georgy Sergeev was Chief Designer of the missile systems RT-21 Temp 2S
, OTR-21 Tochka, OTR-23 Oka and 203 mm 2A44 gun for the self-propelled gun 2S7 Pion
. In 1975 for his contribution into design of the 2S7 Pion
, Sergeev was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor
.
Georgy Sergeev retired on August 9, 1984 and died on March 15, 1988.
Hero of Socialist Labor
Hero of Socialist Labour was an honorary title in the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries. It was the highest degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and culture...
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Biography
Georgy Ivanovich Sergeev was born on August 30, 1911 in the city of TaganrogTaganrog
Taganrog is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay , several kilometers west of the mouth of the Don River. Population: -History of Taganrog:...
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In 1932 Sergeev graduated from the Taganrog Aviation College .
In 1932-1937 worked at Bolshevik Plant no. 232
Obukhov State Plant
Obukhov State Plant is a major Russian metallurgy and heavy machine-building plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in 1863 to produce naval artillery based on German designs by Krupp. It has since been a major producer of artillery and other military equipment. From 1922 to 1992 it...
. In 1938-1942 worked at Stalingrad's military factory Barrikady Industrial Association. Under direction of the chief designer Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov he participated in construction of:
- 280 mm mortar M1939 (Br-5)280 mm mortar M1939 (Br-5)The 280 mm mortar M1939 was a Soviet heavy artillery piece used during World War II....
- 210 mm gun M1939 (Br-17)210 mm gun M1939 (Br-17)The 210 mm gun M1939 was a Czechoslovak heavy siege gun used by the Soviet Union during World War II. After the Germans occupied Czechoslovakia in March 1939 they took over the Škoda Works, which had been working on this design and a companion 305 mm howitzer. As a result of the...
- 305 mm howitzer M1939 (Br-18)305 mm howitzer M1939 (Br-18)The 305 mm howitzer M1939 was a Czech superheavy siege howitzer used by the Soviet Union during World War II. After the Germans occupied Czechoslovakia in March 1939 they took over the Skoda Works, which had been working on this design and a companion 210 mm gun. As a result of the...
- 450 mm howitzer (Br-23)
- 76 mm divisional gun M1939 (USV)
After evacuation of the factory from Stalingrad to Yurga
Yurga
Yurga is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Tom River. Population: It was founded in 1886. Work settlement status was granted to it in 1942; town status was granted in 1949....
, Sergeev worked at the Yurga engineering plant.
In 1945-1950 worked at Leningrad
Leningrad
Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province...
's Bolshevik Plant no. 232
Obukhov State Plant
Obukhov State Plant is a major Russian metallurgy and heavy machine-building plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in 1863 to produce naval artillery based on German designs by Krupp. It has since been a major producer of artillery and other military equipment. From 1922 to 1992 it...
. In 1950-1958 worked at the Barrikady Industrial Association in Stalingrad, where he was promoted to the position of the chief of the Special Design Bureau (SKB-221 in 1950). In 1959 Georgy Sergeev was promoted to the post of the Chief Designer of OKB-221. In 1959-1963 Sergeev was involved into design works of the first Soviet missile system mounted on army trucks FROG-7
FROG-7
The 9K52 Luna-M is a Soviet short-range ballistic missile complex. The 9M21 missiles are unguided and spin-stabilized. "9K52" is its GRAU designation. Its NATO reporting name is FROG-7....
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In 1970s Georgy Sergeev was Chief Designer of the missile systems RT-21 Temp 2S
RT-21 Temp 2S
The RT-21 Temp 2S was a mobile intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It was assigned the NATO reporting name SS-16 Sinner and carried the industry designation 15Zh42....
, OTR-21 Tochka, OTR-23 Oka and 203 mm 2A44 gun for the self-propelled gun 2S7 Pion
2S7 Pion
The 2S7 Pion or Malka is a Soviet self-propelled gun. "2S7" is its GRAU designation.It was identified for the first time in 1975 in the Soviet army and so was called M-1975 by NATO , whereas its official designation is SO-203...
. In 1975 for his contribution into design of the 2S7 Pion
2S7 Pion
The 2S7 Pion or Malka is a Soviet self-propelled gun. "2S7" is its GRAU designation.It was identified for the first time in 1975 in the Soviet army and so was called M-1975 by NATO , whereas its official designation is SO-203...
, Sergeev was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor
Hero of Socialist Labor
Hero of Socialist Labour was an honorary title in the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries. It was the highest degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and culture...
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Georgy Sergeev retired on August 9, 1984 and died on March 15, 1988.
Awards
- Hero of Socialist LaborHero of Socialist LaborHero of Socialist Labour was an honorary title in the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries. It was the highest degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and culture...
(1975) - Stalin Prize (1946)
- Lenin PrizeLenin PrizeThe Lenin Prize was one of the most prestigious awards of the USSR, presented to individuals for accomplishments relating to science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. It was created on June 23, 1925 and was awarded until 1934. During the period from 1935 to 1956, the Lenin Prize was...
(1966) - Order of LeninOrder of LeninThe Order of Lenin , named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was the highest decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union...
(twice) - Order of October Revolution (1981)
- Order of the Red StarOrder of the Red StarEstablished on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star was an order of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Soviet Navy personnel for "exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace". It was established by Resolution of the Presidium of the CEC of the...
(1944) - Order of the Red Banner of LabourOrder of the Red Banner of LabourThe Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an order of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. It is the labour counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner. A few institutions and factories, being the pride of Soviet Union, also received the order.-History:The Red...
(2) - Medal for the Defence of StalingradMedal for the Defence of StalingradThe Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad was established on December 22, 1942. It was designed to commemorate the deeds of all the soldiers and civilians who had actively fought in the defence of Stalingrad from the Germans, in the Battle of Stalingrad, between July 12 and November 19, 1942.The...
(1942)