Pyotr Demichev 1918 – 2010

Biography

Pyotr Demichev was born on January 3, 1918, in Kirov, a city in western Russia. He would go on to become a notable figure in Soviet political life, dedicating much of his life to service during one of the twentieth century’s most transformative periods. His long career spanned decades of Soviet history, witnessing and participating in the nation’s evolution through turbulent times.

Demichev’s professional life was marked by his involvement in Soviet governance and administration. He spent his years contributing to the political landscape of his country during an era of significant change and challenge. His work reflected the commitments and convictions of a man engaged with the affairs of state during the Soviet Union’s existence.

On August 10, 2010, Demichev passed away in Zhavoronki at the age of ninety-two, having lived through nearly the entire span of the Soviet period. He was laid to rest at Znamenskoe in Russia, concluding a life that had intersected with many pivotal moments in his nation’s history. His memory endures as part of the broader historical record of twentieth-century Soviet leadership and public service.