FOMICHOV Mykhailo Heorhiiovych (25. 09(08. 10). 1911, Sloboda village, now Tula Oblast, RF — 18. 11. 1987, Moscow) — decorated military figure. Twice Hero of the Soviet Union (1944, 1945). Soldier of World War 2. State and combat awards of the USSR, foreign states. Graduated from Oryol Armored School (RF, 1937), Military Academy of Mechanization and Motorization (1941), Higher Military Academy (1948), Higher Academic Courses at the General Staff Military Academy (1969; all — Moscow). In the army since 1933, at the front since 1941. Distinguished himself in July 1944 in battles for the liberation of Lviv, in 1945 — in battles for Berlin and Prague. Since 1972 — Lieutenant General in reserve.