Nikolai Matyashin
1922–1988 (age 66)
Biography
Nikolai Matyashin, born in 1922, devoted his career to military service and to the welfare of those he served alongside. He approached each assignment with resilience, supporting both comrades and community in equal measure.
Matyashin’s leadership was marked by compassion, and he took great care to mentor younger members of the force. His steadfastness is honored in Tallinn, where many remember him with respect.