Vassili Ivanovitch Tchernenko
1921–2017 (age 96)
Biography
Vassili Ivanovitch Tchernenko was a Russian figure whose life encompassed much of the 20th century's turbulent history. Born in 1921, he lived through significant periods of Soviet and Russian history, witnessing and experiencing the transformations of his nation.
Tchernenko's long life provided him with a unique perspective on the dramatic changes that shaped Russia during the 20th century. He passed away in 2017 and was interred at Vvedenskoye Cemetery, remembered as part of a generation that endured and shaped modern Russian history.