| Vladimir Kolpakchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1899 |
| Died | 17 May 1961 (aged 61) |
| Place of birth | Kiev, Russian empire |
| Place of death | Moscow, USSR |
| Allegiance |
 Soviet Union |
| Service/branch | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1961 |
| Rank | Army General |
| Commands held |
8th Rifle Division 62nd Army 30th Army 63rd Army |
| Awards |
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Vladimir Yakovlevich Kolpakchi (Russian: Владимир Яковлевич Колпакчи, Ukrainian: Колпакчи Володимир Якович) (* September 7, 1899, Kiev – † May 17, 1961, Moscow) was a Soviet General of the Army during the World War II, Hero of the Soviet Union. He was the first commander of what became the famed Soviet 62nd Army, holding the post between July and August.
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