Stanislav Petrov
Soviet lieutenant colonel and nuclear war hero
Stanislav Petrov was a Soviet lieutenant colonel who served in the Soviet Union's nuclear forces. He is best known for his role in preventing a potential nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1983. Petrov's bravery and quick thinking saved countless lives, and he is widely regarded as a hero. He has written a book about his experiences and has become a prominent speaker on the topic of nuclear...
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