Petrov Vasily Ivanovich was born in the winter of 1917 in the territory of the village of Chernolesky. Hero of the Soviet Union died on February 1, 2014 in the capital of Russia.
Could it be that a person does more than he is capable of? Or at least more than he thinks he can do? The soul is imbued with sincere admiration when we learn about the exploits that Marshal Petrov Vasily Ivanovich accomplished. The biography of this amazing person is truly exciting and inspires the most noble and lofty feelings that the human soul can only experience.
The beginning of the great path of a great man
How did it all start? Vasily Ivanovich Petrov at the beginning of his journey is an ordinary boy, but his fate was destined to be unusual. Many in childhood dream of becoming heroes, saving the world and those around them. But does everyone get down to business? How many retain courage and faith in the ability to achieve any goal, even the most dangerous?
A guy from the village of Chernolesky carried these qualities through his whole life. Vasily Ivanovich Petrov studied at the Pedagogical University, dreaming of conveying the best and most correct thoughts to his students. However, life turned out so that he had to not only prove, but also set an example with his own exploits.
His career began. He studied as a lieutenant. The next step advanced him from an ordinary soldier to the commander of a platoon of cavalry. Leadership, courage, perseverance and tenacity in him manifested from a young age.
His works, courage and courage are not left without attention. On November 6, 1942, a worthy warrior receives the Order of the Red Star. His work at the headquarters brought many benefits and positive results. Further, until the winter of 1944, Vasily Ivanovich Petrov was busy with staff work.
Receiving the Order of the Patriotic War
The leadership qualities of Vasily Ivanovich continue to bear beneficial results, for which he is awarded with the Order of the Patriotic War of the 2nd degree. In the future, he will ascend to a higher level of this pedestal.
At that time, Vasily Ivanovich headed one of the divisions of the rifle division. The reason for his praise was the successful operation on the Dnieper. The regiment brilliantly coped with the task. In the same year he was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 1st degree. It is pleasantly surprising that this man was able not only to direct his colleagues, but also wanted to show by his example how to act. As you know, the best science is a personal example.
Feats on many lands
He was able to act in a critical situation quickly, harmoniously, clearly, taking care not only of saving his life, but also protecting his colleagues in the military business, and not only them, but the entire state. And not one country (not small, it is worth noting), but many states.
Vasily Ivanovich was always distinguished by a quick reaction, composure, confidence and firmness in decisions. This brave man participated in the defense of hero cities by the sea. He also distinguished himself with quality work in the Caucasus. Petrov Vasily Ivanovich was one of the liberators of Ukraine, was engaged in military operations on the banks of the country's main rivers.
Also, with military missions, the soldier visited the Hungarian and Romanian lands. Marshal Petrov Vasily Ivanovich left his mark on many fronts of the most diverse territories.
Theory and Practice - Siamese Twins
Along with the brilliant exploits, the warrior did not want to leave his education without development and took the accelerated program course at the military academy, but this was only the beginning, and in 1948 he expanded his knowledge by completing the main course at the same educational institution.
Eleven years later, Vasily Ivanovich graduated from academic courses of the highest level, the teaching of which was conducted within the walls of the Academy of Military Affairs of the General Staff. This is truly a man who thoroughly knew military affairs from both a practical and a theoretical point of view! After all, as we know, one cannot organically exist without the other.
Petrov Vasily Ivanovich - Hero of the Soviet Union in the future - perfectly understood this and diligently, hardworking, persistently went to his great award. And was it really a matter of praise? This man knew no fear and doubt. He was purposeful and unbending in his intentions.
Service in the lands of the Far East and rapid career growth
Life continues to shower him in the most remote corners. He visited many battlefields, participated in various battles, courageously defending his homeland. With amazing efficiency, the marshal was able to master in unfamiliar territories, change the history of the land on which he was in a positive direction, save it from external threats.
He was one of those fatal people who remain in memory for a long time. Marshal methodically advanced to more and more new steps of the career ladder. His whole life was seething and flowing in a rapid rhythm, in which each new step is a heroic achievement.
This man saw terrible things and was forced to take desperate steps to achieve the goal. He acted for the good of his native people, and this awareness reinforced in him inexhaustible strength of mind. Indeed, this is the inner strength, so as not to lose restraint and composure at the most difficult moment.
Rest on our laurels? Well, I do not!
Vasily Ivanovich managed to visit the territory of Ethiopia in 1977. His invaluable experience helped organize a battle strategy there. Wherever this person goes, he always benefits, takes control of the situation and leads people to victory. His leadership qualities could be called a gift from God. Marshal advanced to the very top of the ranks - to the USSR Ministry of Defense. Ground forces were given under his wise command.
All life was like a swift flight of a comet, which could crash into other cosmic bodies, could lose its fervor. But he did not crash or weaken. Marshal courageously overcame all the obstacles that confronted him. It even becomes strange for an ordinary man in the street when he gets acquainted with the history of this person who did not know doubts. His life can be given as an example to all those living today and those who will live after us.
Hero of the USSR
The highest ranks of the time Vasily Ivanovich was awarded in 1982. In addition to the title of Hero of the USSR, he was awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal. Now this was a man of truly enormous magnitude. To such heights he was elevated by tireless labors and courage.
Until the end of his life, he actively works in the government of the country. His experience, a clear mind, the ability to guide others on the right path helped not only him in his career, but also to all those people who surrounded him. After all, it was not just a screw in the system. It was a load-bearing wall, it was a rod on which so much was held.
It was not a man, but a whole era
An amazing person was Marshal Petrov Vasily Ivanovich. His funeral took place in early February 2014. He lived for almost a century. And indeed, not a person died, but an entire era, a century full of anxieties and cruelty, breakthroughs and victories. Now his body is resting in Moscow.
All honors were given, befitting his high rank and exceptional human qualities. 97 years old! He had enough energy not only to make a lot of courageous feats, but also to live such a long life. He was the personification of strength, courage and confidence. One could rely on such a person.
All his awards are deserved by sweat and blood. Even more than. Until his last breath, he worked for the benefit of his native land. Descendants honor the hero. He is a vital example of the ideal of people who could build an honest and just society without fears and weaknesses. Without such heroes, there would have been nothing wonderful that our ancestors had conquered on the battlefield. To a large extent, this is our freedom.
Everlasting memory
Today we must make sure that the memory of who Marshal Petrov Vasily Ivanovich was was preserved. The family of each person who lives peacefully in the world, a clear sky above his head, a calm sleep at night - to some extent, this is the merit of the marshal and others like him.
Such extraordinary people simply must not be forgotten. At least mentally, from time to time, we should lay flowers at the memorial of their memory. Indeed, looking precisely at their example, we can awaken in our hearts the most daring and courageous feelings and quietly, sincerely whisper words of gratitude at their graves.