Arkady Borisov

Arkady Borisovich Borisov
Born May 13, 1901
Bukhara, Russian Empire
Died May 27, 1942
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Red Army
Years of service 1919–1942
Rank major general
Commands held 4th Cavalry Corps
Battles/wars Russian Civil War
World War II

Arkady Borisovich Borisov (Russian, Аркадий Борисович Борисов, May 13, 1901 – May 27, 1942) was a Soviet corps commander. He was born in what is now Uzbekistan. He fought for the Bolsheviks against the White movement during the civil war. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on February 10, 1938 and imprisoned in Rostov. While he was imprisoned, his predecessor Ivan Kosogov and successor Yakov Sheko were executed. He was later released.

Preceded by
Ivan Kosogov		 Commander of the 4th Cavalry Corps
May–July 1937		 Succeeded by
Yakov Sheko

References

  • Свердлов Ф. Д. (1999). Советские генералы в плену. М.: Издательство фонда «Холокост». p. 246.


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