Viktor Adamishin

Viktor Mikhailovich Adamishin (Russian: Виктор Михайлович Адамишин; 25 March 1962 — 7 April 1995) was a Russian militia captain. In 1995 he was killed during a military operation in the Chechen village of Samashki, and was awarded posthumously the title Hero of the Russian Federation on August 25, 1995.[1][2]

Viktor Mikhailovich Adamishin
Native name
Виктор Михайлович Адамишин
Born25 March 1962
Murmansk
Died7 April 1995 (aged 33)
Samashki
Allegiance Soviet Union
 Russia
Service/branchMVD
Years of service1980 – 1982
1984 – 1995
RankCaptain
Battles/warsFirst Chechen War
AwardsHero of the Russian Federation

During a military operation in Samashki, Adamishin's unit was surrounded by militants and pinned down by heavy fire. During the fighting, Adamishin's squad became surrounded and formed a defensive circle. Viktor decided to organize a breakthrough for his unit and remained behind to provide covering fire. Adamishin was mortally wounded during the skirmish and died on the battlefield.[1]

Adamishin was posthumously awarded the Russian Order of Courage in 1995.[1]

Sources and references
  1. Heroes of Russia, MVD RF, Moscow 2002 (listed here)
  2. With all available means..., report of human rights organization (in Russian)
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