Vladimir Vasilyevich Mikhailin (born July 12(25), 1915, Moscow

Moscow

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) is a Soviet military leader (now retired), admiral

Admiral

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, and Hero of the Soviet Union

Hero of the Soviet Union

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 (November 18, 1989).

Vladimir Mikhailin was awarded two Orders of Lenin, three Orders of the Red Banner, Order of the October Revolution

Order of the October Revolution

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, Order of the Red Banner of Labour

Order of the Red Banner of Labour

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, two Orders of the Patriotic War

Order of the Patriotic War

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 (1st Class), two Orders of the Red Star, a Polish Cross of Merit for Bravery, Medal of Valour, Medal for Combat Service

Medal for Combat Service

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, Medal for Defence of Leningrad, Medal For the Victory Over Germany

Medal For the Victory Over Germany

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, Medal For the Victory Over Japan

Medal For the Victory Over Japan

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, and other medals.