Pavel Grachev quotes

Pavel Grachev was a Russian General and military leader who served as the Minister of Defence in the 1990s. A prominent figure during the turbulent post-Soviet years, he played a key role in shaping Russia's armed forces and was involved in the First Chechen War. He became a controversial figure due to his leadership during this conflict and decisions made as defence minister. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Everybody keeps saying - reform, reform. The T-72 has proved itself wonderfully in Chechnya. So we will be making reform on the basis of T-72. (Pavel Grachev)
We shall respond to every Chechen shot with thousands of our own. View quote
Pavel Grachev
These 18-year-old youths [Russian conscripts in Grozny] died for Russia, and they died with a smile. View quote
Pavel Grachev

Pavel Grachev

Occupation: Russian General
Born: January 1, 1948
Died: September 23, 2012
Quotes count: 3
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