Historical FigureSoviet1916 – 1974
Ludmila Pavlichenko
WWII sniper with 309 confirmed kills, Soviet war hero
Biography
A Soviet sniper and Red Army officer credited with 309 confirmed kills during World War II, making her one of the deadliest snipers in history and an iconic figure in Soviet military history.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Soviet
Born
1916
Died
1974
Thinking about the name
Ludmila
Slavic origin
“Derived from Old Slavic 'lyud' (people) and 'mil' (gracious, dear), Ludmila means 'gracious to the people' or 'beloved by the people.' Saint Ludmila was a Bohemian duchess and grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus, making this a name steeped in medieval Central European nobility and sanctity. It has an aristocratic Slavic grace that feels both regal and warm.”