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Ivan KupriyanovRussian Soviet oilman, Hero of Socialist Labor
Date of Birth: 15.09.1910
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Career Beginnings
- Discovery of Ishymbay Oil
- Honors and Awards
- Political Involvement
Early Life and Education
Born on September 15, 1910, in Tinbaevo, Tatarstan, he began his career in 1929 as a fireman's assistant at the Verkhnechusovo oil field. In 1930, he enrolled in drilling courses at the Verkhnechusovo training center, completing them in 1931.
Career Beginnings
He started as an assistant driller in Kizel, Perm Oblast, in 1931. In 1933, he joined the drilling department of the "Ishimvayneft" trust as a driller and progressed to become a drilling foreman in 1943.
Discovery of Ishymbay Oil
As the newly discovered Ishymbay oil field boomed, he was transferred to the Oktyabrsky office of "Tuymazaburneft" in September 1943. From then until 1962, he remained with the "Bashneft" association.
Honors and Awards
His exceptional contributions to the oil industry were recognized with the prestigious Hero of Socialist Labor award in 1948. He also received the Stalin Prize in 1950 and the Order of Lenin.
Political Involvement
He played a role in the "Committee in connection with the 70th birthday of Comrade I. V. Stalin," formed in 1953.
