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Yakov Smolyakov

by Angelina from Korolev, Russia

He is my greatgrandfather (this photo was taken in 1938)
He is my greatgrandfather (this photo was taken in 1938)

I would like to tell you about the person I respect very much. He is my greatgrandfather whose name is Yakov Smolyakov.

He was born in 1917 in Tambov region. His family was rather large. He had 2 sisters and a brother whom he loved very much. He spent his childhood in his native village. He helped his parents working in the fields and gardens. He was a very capable student at school. His favourite subjects were Physical Training and Maths.

He is my greatgrandfather (This photo was taken during the Great Patriotic War)
He is my greatgrandfather (This photo was taken during the Great Patriotic War)

When he was 24 yeas old the Great Patriotic War began. He went to the front to defend our motherland. He fought heroically and was awarded by some medals.

Unfortunately, he was killed at the very end of Great Patriotic War in 1945 near Kernigsburg.

I respect my greatgrandfather and will always remember him.

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