Arkady Borisov

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Arkady Borisovich Borisov
Born13 May 1901
Bukhara, Russian Empire
Died27 May 1942 (1942-05-28) (aged 41)
AllegianceSoviet Union
Service/branchSoviet Red Army
Years of service1919–1942
Rankmajor general
Commands held4th Cavalry Corps
Battles/warsRussian Civil War
World War II

Arkady Borisovich Borisov (Russian: Аркадий Борисович Борисов; 13 May 1901 – 27 May 1942) was a Soviet corps commander. He was born in what is now Uzbekistan. He fought for the Bolsheviks against the White movement during the civil war. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on 10 February 1938 and imprisoned in Rostov. While he was imprisoned, his predecessor Ivan Kosogov and successor Yakov Sheko were executed. He was later released and died on 27 May 1942.

Preceded by Commander of the 4th Cavalry Corps
May–July 1937
Succeeded by

References[edit]

  • Свердлов Ф. Д. (1999). Советские генералы в плену. М.: Издательство фонда «Холокост». p. 246.