Mikhail Simonov 1929 – 2011

Biography

Mikhail Simonov was born on October 19, 1929, in Rostov-on-Don, a major industrial city in southwestern Russia. He would go on to become a prominent figure in Soviet and Russian aviation, dedicating his career to aircraft design during a transformative era of aerospace development. His work spanned decades of technological advancement and innovation in the field.

Throughout his professional life, Simonov contributed significantly to Russian aviation engineering. His expertise and vision helped shape aircraft design during the latter half of the twentieth century, a period marked by rapid progress in aeronautical technology. His career reflected the broader achievements of Russian aerospace during this dynamic period.

Simonov spent his final years in Moscow, where he passed away on March 4, 2011, at an advanced age. He left behind a legacy within the aviation industry and was honored with burial at Novodevichy Cemetery, one of Russia’s most prestigious burial grounds located in the Khamovniki District. His contributions to aircraft design remain part of Russian aerospace history.