Lev Rokhlin
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Yakovlevich and the family name is Rokhlin.
Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin (Russian: Лев Яковлевич Рохлин; 6 June 1947 – 3 July 1998) was a Soviet and Russian lieutenant general and politician who served as a member of the State Duma from 1995 until his 1998 murder. Rokhlin reached the top of the Russian military, quickly rising through the ranks during and after the Soviet–Afghan War. After the Soviet Union dissolved, he served as a commander of Russian forces during the First Chechen War. Later, he started a political career and became a member of the Russian State Duma and chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee.
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Lev Rokhlin | |
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Лев Рохлин | |
Member of the State Duma | |
In office 16 January 1996 – 3 July 1998 | |
Constituency | Our Home – Russia, party list |
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Born | (1947-06-06)6 June 1947 Aralsk, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union (now Kazakhstan) |
Died | 3 July 1998(1998-07-03) (aged 51) Klokovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
Political party | Our Home – Russia (1995) |
Other political affiliations | Movement in Support of the Army |
Spouse | Tamara Pavlovna Rokhlina |
Children | Elena, Igor |
Alma mater | |
Awards | Order of the Red Banner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Soviet Union Russia |
Years of service | 1970–1995 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
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