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Yes — there was at least one individual of Roma (Romani) ancestry who was officially recognized as a Hero of the Soviet Union, the highest distinction in the Soviet Union for extraordinary heroism during war. �
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Hero of the Soviet Union of Roma Ancestry
Timofey Ilyich Prokofiev (1913–1944)
Timofey Prokofiev was a Soviet marine infantryman of Roma origin. �
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He served in the Black Sea Fleet’s 384th Naval Infantry Battalion during World War II. �
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Prokofiev was posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery in the Olshansky Landing Operation near Nikolaev (Mykolaiv) in March 1944. �
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According to historical records, he is the only openly Roma person known to have received this title. �
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)
His actions — defending captured positions against repeated enemy attacks and fighting until his death — earned him the high honor and the Order of Lenin. �
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Many Roma served in the Red Army and other Soviet forces in WWII, but because ethnic classification in Soviet documents was often inconsistent, it can be hard to trace official ethnic identity. �
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Prokofiev stands out because some sources specifically identify him as Roma. �
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)
If you want, I can share more about his story or other notable Roma contributions during the Great Patriotic War.
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Hero of the Soviet Union of Roma Ancestry Timofey Ilyich Prokofiev (1913–1944)Timofey Prokofiev was a Soviet marine infantryman of Roma origin. �
Wikipedia
He served in the Black Sea Fleet’s 384th Naval Infantry Battalion during World War II. �
Wikipedia
Prokofiev was posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery in the Olshansky Landing Operation near Nikolaev (Mykolaiv) in March 1944. �
Wikipedia
According to historical records, he is the only openly Roma person known to have received this title. �
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)
His actions — defending captured positions against repeated enemy attacks and fighting until his death — earned him the high honor and the Order of Lenin. �
Wikipedia
ContextMany Roma served in the Red Army and other Soviet forces in WWII, but because ethnic classification in Soviet documents was often inconsistent, it can be hard to trace official ethnic identity. �
Wikipedia
Prokofiev stands out because some sources specifically identify him as Roma. �
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)
If you want, I can share more about his story or other notable Roma contributions during the Great Patriotic War.