Yekaterina Ryabova
1921–1974 (age 53)
Biography
Yekaterina Ryabova (1921–1974) was a pioneering Russian aircraft pilot whose career represented the achievements of Soviet women in aviation. Born in 1921, she pursued a profession that required exceptional skill and determination, contributing to the advancement of Soviet aeronautical capabilities during the mid-twentieth century.
Ryabova's remarkable career as an aircraft pilot is honored by her burial at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, one of Russia's most prestigious final resting places. Her death in 1974 marked the end of a life dedicated to aviation and the breaking of gender barriers in a demanding field.