Alexander Shcherbakov 1901 – 1945

Biography

Alexander Shcherbakov was born on October 10, 1901, in Ruza, a town in the Moscow region of Russia. He rose to prominence as a Soviet politician during a transformative period in the nation’s history. Throughout his career, Shcherbakov played significant roles in the political and administrative structures of the Soviet Union, contributing to the governance of the state during the critical years of the mid-twentieth century.

On May 10, 1945, Shcherbakov’s life came to an end in Moscow when he suffered a myocardial infarction. He was 43 years old. His death occurred in the same year that World War II concluded in Europe, a conflict during which he had served his country in various capacities.

Shcherbakov’s final resting place reflects the significance of his contributions to the Soviet state. He was interred at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis in Moscow’s Tverskoy District, an honor reserved for prominent figures in Soviet leadership and history. This burial site stands as a testament to the mark he left on his nation during his lifetime.