The key facts
- Great Patriotic War veteran Tatyana Krontseva died in Tomsk Region at the age of 104
- Her death was announced by governor Vladimir Mazur
- A few months remained until her 105th anniversary — celebrations were planned for February
Death of a veteran
In Tomsk Region, veteran of the Great Patriotic War and honorary citizen of Tomsk Tatyana Krontseva passed away in her 105th year of life; she was 104 years old. The death of the front-line veteran was announced by the region's governor Vladimir Mazur on his channel, noting that very little time remained until her 105th birthday anniversary — celebrations had already been planned for February of next year.
Biography and awards
Krontseva was born in 1922 in the village of Anikino, Tomsk Region. During the war she served in the Far East as deputy head of the surgical instruments and medical equipment department, supplying military personnel with medical equipment and instruments. For her service she received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree, the medals 'For Combat Merit', 'For Victory over Germany' and 'For Victory over Japan', as well as the Order 'Tomsk Glory'. The veteran repeatedly took part in Victory Parades on Red Square.
Public activities
Until an advanced age, Krontseva continued her public activities and supported servicemen: in 2022 she wrote a letter to Russian soldiers calling on them to finish the work of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and that same year Life.ru published her photograph in a collection of veterans, who addressed the military. According to the governor, Tatyana Fyodorovna remained a cheerful and responsive person until her last days, whose advice was heeded; he expressed condolences to her family, loved ones and the veteran community of the region.
