Volodia Dubinin
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Volodia Dubinin was a Pioneer
Hero of the Soviet Union
.
His real name is Vladimir Nikiforovich Dubinin (in Russian: Владимир Никифорович Дубинин). Following a local tradition, he was called "Volodia" (in Russian: Володя), nickname he is known for worldwide. He was born to Nikifor Semionovich Dubinin and Evdoquia Timofeievna Dubinina.
He was one of the group of Soviet partisans who went to live underground in an abandoned quarry near Kerch
to resist German invasion during World War II
, in the first period of what has come to be known as the Defense of the Adzhimushkay quarry
. Since he used to play there as a little boy, his knowledge of the area, tunnels and exits was vast, and proved to be very useful for the resistance.
When Germans had withdrawn, Volodia shared in cleaning and rebuilding the city. That is what he was doing when he trod on a land mine left by the Germans and lost his life on January 4, 1942.
. On it the Pioneers
Square is located, where a monument to Volodia rises. It depicts him as coming out of the rock. These are the words written on it in Russian: "Hero Pioneer and Komsomol
from Kerch
. For heroism and courage displayed fighting against fascists invaders, Vladimir Dubinin was posthumously granted the Order of the Red Scarf". The monument was unveiled on July 12, 1964.
A street named after him can also be found in each of the following cities: Kiev
, Podolsk
and Petrodvorets.
In 1949, Soviet writers Lev Kassil
and Max Polianovsky published his biography, entitled "Улица младшего сына" (The Youngest Son Street).
In 1962, on May 21, a movie directed by Lev Golub based on that biography premiered under the same title.
Pioneer movement
A pioneer movement is an organization for children operated by a communist party. Typically children enter into the organization in elementary school and continue until adolescence. The adolescents then typically joined the Young Communist League...
Hero of the Soviet Union
Hero of the Soviet Union
The title Hero of the Soviet Union was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society.-Overview:...
.
His real name is Vladimir Nikiforovich Dubinin (in Russian: Владимир Никифорович Дубинин). Following a local tradition, he was called "Volodia" (in Russian: Володя), nickname he is known for worldwide. He was born to Nikifor Semionovich Dubinin and Evdoquia Timofeievna Dubinina.
He was one of the group of Soviet partisans who went to live underground in an abandoned quarry near Kerch
Kerch
Kerch is a city on the Kerch Peninsula of eastern Crimea, an important industrial, transport and tourist centre of Ukraine. Kerch, founded 2600 years ago, is considered as one of the most ancient cities in Ukraine.-Ancient times:...
to resist German invasion during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, in the first period of what has come to be known as the Defense of the Adzhimushkay quarry
Defense of the Adzhimushkay quarry
The Defense of the Adzhimushkay quarry , was an action on the Eastern Front in World War II that occurred between May and October 1942.- History :...
. Since he used to play there as a little boy, his knowledge of the area, tunnels and exits was vast, and proved to be very useful for the resistance.
When Germans had withdrawn, Volodia shared in cleaning and rebuilding the city. That is what he was doing when he trod on a land mine left by the Germans and lost his life on January 4, 1942.
Acknowledgements
The school he attended was renamed after him, and so was the street where he lived in KerchKerch
Kerch is a city on the Kerch Peninsula of eastern Crimea, an important industrial, transport and tourist centre of Ukraine. Kerch, founded 2600 years ago, is considered as one of the most ancient cities in Ukraine.-Ancient times:...
. On it the Pioneers
Pioneer movement
A pioneer movement is an organization for children operated by a communist party. Typically children enter into the organization in elementary school and continue until adolescence. The adolescents then typically joined the Young Communist League...
Square is located, where a monument to Volodia rises. It depicts him as coming out of the rock. These are the words written on it in Russian: "Hero Pioneer and Komsomol
Komsomol
The Communist Union of Youth , usually known as Komsomol , was the youth division of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. The Komsomol in its earliest form was established in urban centers in 1918. During the early years, it was a Russian organization, known as the Russian Communist Union of...
from Kerch
Kerch
Kerch is a city on the Kerch Peninsula of eastern Crimea, an important industrial, transport and tourist centre of Ukraine. Kerch, founded 2600 years ago, is considered as one of the most ancient cities in Ukraine.-Ancient times:...
. For heroism and courage displayed fighting against fascists invaders, Vladimir Dubinin was posthumously granted the Order of the Red Scarf". The monument was unveiled on July 12, 1964.
A street named after him can also be found in each of the following cities: Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, Podolsk
Podolsk
Podolsk is an industrial city and the administrative center of Podolsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Pakhra River...
and Petrodvorets.
In 1949, Soviet writers Lev Kassil
Lev Kassil
Lev Abramovich Kassil was a Soviet writer of juvenile and young adult literature, depicting Soviet life, teenagers and their world, school, sports, cultural life, and war....
and Max Polianovsky published his biography, entitled "Улица младшего сына" (The Youngest Son Street).
In 1962, on May 21, a movie directed by Lev Golub based on that biography premiered under the same title.
External links
- Monument to Volodia Dubinin, only in Russian.