Valerian Frolov 1895 – 1961

Biography

Valerian Frolov was born on May 26, 1895, in Saint Petersburg, during the final years of the Russian Imperial era. His life spanned one of history’s most transformative periods, witnessing the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the rise of the Soviet state. He would spend his career serving the emerging Soviet military as a general, contributing to the armed forces during decades of profound change and challenge for his nation.

Throughout his life, Frolov remained connected to his native city, Saint Petersburg, which itself underwent dramatic transformations during his lifetime—renamed Petrograd and later Leningrad before eventually returning to its original name. His military service reflected the turbulent history of twentieth-century Russia, marked by revolution, civil conflict, and global warfare. Frolov’s rank as general indicated his significant responsibilities within the Soviet military structure.

Valerian Frolov passed away on January 6, 1961, in Saint Petersburg, at the age of sixty-five. He was laid to rest at Bogoslovskoe cemetery, where he remains remembered as part of a generation that shaped Russia’s modern military legacy. His long life, spent largely in his birthplace, connected him deeply to the city’s complex and storied past.