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March 23, 1915
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December 15, 1991
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sniper who killed 225 at the Battle of Stalingrad; his achievements are dramatized in the film Enemy at the Gates.
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Vasily Zaytsev (born March 23, 1915, in Yeleninka; died December 15, 1991, in Kyiv) was a Soviet Union sniper and military personnel. He is known for his impressive record during the Battle of Stalingrad, where he killed 225 enemy soldiers. His achievements were later dramatized in the film "Enemy at the Gates".
Throughout his career, Zaytsev received numerous awards, including Hero of the Soviet Union, Order of the Patriotic War 1st class, Order of the Red Banner, Order of Lenin, and Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad".
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