Monastiryov, Sokrat Aleksandrovich

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Name:	Monastiryov, Sokrat Aleksandrovich (Монастырёв, Сократ Александрович)
Years:	?-?
Nationality:	Soviet
Remarks:	An early Soviet aviator and three-time recipient of the Order of the Red Banner

[edit] Biography

In November, 1916 Monastiryov completed the Gatchina Flight School and received the rating of military pilot. He was appointed as an instructor to the Odessa Aviation School^[1].

Monastiryov joined the Red Army in March, 1918 and served as the commander of the 3rd Moscow Aviation Detachment^[1].

Monastiryov headed the Air Force Scientific-Test Institute (NII) from 1924 to 1926^[2].