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Chapayev (Shaboyang) Vasily Ivanovich (February 9, 1887, Budeka village-September 5, 1919, Lebysensk city), hero of the Soviet Civil War. Joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in September 1917.

In the autumn of 1908, he was appointed commander of the 25th Infantry Division (in April), which took part in the Battle of Brooklyn, Belgrade and Ufa in the counter-offensive of the Eastern Front against the Golcsack forces in 1919 and played an important role in the Battle of Brooklyn, Belgrade and Ufa, where he was wounded in the northern area of Ufa. For the successful command of the forces and troops against the enemy, he demonstrated courageousness and was awarded the Red Flag Medal. In July 19th, the 25th Infantry broke the siege of the Cossack White Guards against the city of Uralsk and defeated the enemy; in August, the division attacked LeBisk and Sarana. In the town, he demonstrated superior organization and military talent in battle,