Mikhail Malofayev
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Mikhail Yuryevich Malofayev (1956 - January 18, 2000) was a Russian general who went missing in Grozny
, Chechnya
, in January 2000, amidst conflicting reports, including claims of his capture. His body was later found in the city. He was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia.
Grozny
Grozny is the capital city of the Chechen Republic, Russia. The city lies on the Sunzha River. According to the preliminary results of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 271,596; up from 210,720 recorded in the 2002 Census. but still only about two-thirds of 399,688 recorded in the 1989...
, Chechnya
Chechnya
The Chechen Republic , commonly referred to as Chechnya , also spelled Chechnia or Chechenia, sometimes referred to as Ichkeria , is a federal subject of Russia . It is located in the southeastern part of Europe in the Northern Caucasus mountains. The capital of the republic is the city of Grozny...
, in January 2000, amidst conflicting reports, including claims of his capture. His body was later found in the city. He was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia.