Zoya Parfenova

1920–1993 (age 73)

Biography

Zoya Parfenova was a pioneering aircraft pilot whose courage and skill broke barriers in aviation during a transformative era. Her achievements in the male-dominated field of aviation demonstrated exceptional talent and determination.

Parfenova's legacy as an aircraft pilot continues to inspire future generations of aviators. She was honored with burial at Shcherbinskoye cemetery, where her pioneering contributions to aviation are remembered.

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