Also known as Vasily Grigoryevich Zaitsev, Zaitsev
Soviet sniper (1915-1991)
Vasily Zaytsev was a Soviet sniper during World War II who became famous for his skill and for allegedly killing over 200 enemy soldiers during the Battle of Stalingrad. He is historically significant as a symbol of Soviet military heroism, though details about his wartime exploits have been subject to historical debate and popular legend.
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