Vasilij Samsonovich Yurkin
1924–2000 (age 76)
Biography
Vasilij Samsonovich Yurkin lived through most of the twentieth century, experiencing the profound transformations of the Russian nation. His long life spanned decades of historical significance and social change.
Yurkin's life represents the enduring heritage of the Russian people. He is remembered as part of the generation whose experiences shaped the modern Russian historical narrative.