On the right in the photo is Ilyin Nikolai Yakovlevich, sniper, Hero of the Soviet Union. He was killed in action on August 4, 1943. He finished with a totally of 494, making him one of the best snipers of WW2. - History Education Network

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On the right in the photo is Ilyin Nikolai Yakovlevich, sniper, Hero of the Soviet Union. He was killed in action on August 4, 1943. He finished with a totally of 494, making him one of the best snipers of WW2.

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