Early Life and Military Service
Pyotr Vasilievich Belikov was born on February 22, 1915, in the village of Orekhovo, Antratsit district, Luhansk region. He joined the Great Patriotic War in 1941, serving as an assault pilot. He actively participated in battles on the Northwestern Front, particularly in the Staraya Russa area.
Hero of the Soviet Union
His bravery was recognized on July 21, 1942, when he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. During the winter of that same year, Belikov sustained a severe injury that kept him hospitalized for several months as he recovered.
He continued his service, participating in the liberation of key cities such as Bucharest, Budapest, and Prague. Furthermore, he was among the distinguished participants in the historic 1945 Victory Parade. For his outstanding actions, he was awarded the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Patriotic War 1st degree, and various medals.
Post-War Career and Legacy
After the war, Belikov was discharged from military service. In 1953, he completed his studies at the Latvian State University. The last known information about his life dates back to 1975, when he was working as the director of the Central Electric Grids of Latvglavenergo.