Valerian Sobolev
- November 25, 2025
- 87 years
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Valerian Sobolev, 87, Russian weapons designer.
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|Valerian Markovich Sobolev (Russian: Валериан Маркович Соболев; 19 August 1938 – 25 November 2025) was a Russian weapons designer.
Life and career
Sobalev was born in Stalingrad on 19 August 1938. He graduated from the Stalingrad Mechanical Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1960. From 1960 to 1963, he worked at the Volgograd Tractor Plant.
Throughout his career, he worked as a lead designer at a number of companies, including the Titan Central Design Bureau, as well as being a developer of self-propelled launchers and ground equipment for strategic missile systems linked to Temp-2S intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
In 1973, he was awarded the USSR State Prize and in 1977 the Lenin Prize.
Sobolev died on 25 November 2025, at the age of 87.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Valerian Sobolev's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which city was Valerian Markovich Sobolev born?
- A.Saint Petersburg
- B.Volgograd
- C.Stalingradcorrect
- D.Moscow
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was born in Stalingrad on 19 August 1938.
Source: Life and career section
2.What was Valerian Markovich Sobolev's professional occupation?
- A.Mechanical engineer
- B.Tractor manufacturer
- C.Weapons designercorrect
- D.Aerospace pilot
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was a Russian weapons designer.
Source: Biography introduction
3.What degree did Valerian Markovich Sobolev earn in 1960?
- A.Automotive engineering
- B.Mechanical engineeringcorrect
- C.Strategic planning
- D.Weapons manufacturing
Valerian Markovich Sobolev graduated from the Stalingrad Mechanical Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1960.
Source: Life and career section
4.Where did Valerian Markovich Sobolev work from 1960 to 1963?
- A.Stalingrad Mechanical Institute
- B.Titan Central Design Bureau
- C.Volgograd Tractor Plantcorrect
- D.Russian Ministry of Defense
From 1960 to 1963, Valerian Markovich Sobolev worked at the Volgograd Tractor Plant.
Source: Life and career section
5.Which prestigious award did Valerian Markovich Sobolev receive in 1973?
- A.USSR State Prizecorrect
- B.Lenin Prize
- C.Order of the Red Star
- D.Hero of Socialist Labor
In 1973, Valerian Markovich Sobolev was awarded the USSR State Prize.
Source: Life and career section
6.Which company did Valerian Markovich Sobolev work for as a lead designer?
- A.Titan Central Design Bureaucorrect
- B.Volgograd Missile Systems
- C.Stalingrad Mechanical Works
- D.Temp-2S Engineering
Valerian Markovich Sobolev worked as a lead designer at a number of companies, including the Titan Central Design Bureau.
Source: Life and career section
7.What kind of military technology was Valerian Markovich Sobolev known for developing?
- A.Nuclear submarines
- B.Stealth aircraft
- C.Self-propelled launcherscorrect
- D.Surface-to-air missiles
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was a developer of self-propelled launchers and ground equipment for strategic missile systems.
Source: Life and career section
8.With which intercontinental ballistic missile system was Valerian Markovich Sobolev's work linked?
- A.R-36
- B.Topol-M
- C.RS-28 Sarmat
- D.Temp-2Scorrect
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was a developer of equipment for strategic missile systems linked to Temp-2S intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Source: Life and career section
9.When was Valerian Markovich Sobolev awarded the Lenin Prize?
- A.1960
- B.1977correct
- C.1973
- D.1963
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was awarded the Lenin Prize in 1977.
Source: Life and career section
10.What was Valerian Markovich Sobolev's age at the time of his death?
- A.85
- B.88
- C.87correct
- D.86
Valerian Markovich Sobolev died on 25 November 2025, at the age of 87.
Source: Life and career section
11.On what date did Valerian Markovich Sobolev pass away?
- A.19 August 1938
- B.19 August 2025
- C.25 November 2025correct
- D.25 November 1938
Valerian Markovich Sobolev died on 25 November 2025.
Source: Life and career section
12.What is the full birth date of Valerian Markovich Sobolev?
- A.25 November 1960
- B.19 August 1938correct
- C.19 August 1960
- D.25 November 1938
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was born on 19 August 1938.
Source: Life and career section
13.Which institution did Valerian Markovich Sobolev graduate from?
- A.Titan Central Institute
- B.Stalingrad Mechanical Institutecorrect
- C.Volgograd Technical University
- D.Moscow Weapons Academy
Valerian Markovich Sobolev graduated from the Stalingrad Mechanical Institute in 1960.
Source: Life and career section
14.Which of these roles did Valerian Markovich Sobolev perform in his career?
- A.Lead designercorrect
- B.Project manager
- C.Technical inspector
- D.General factory director
Valerian Markovich Sobolev worked as a lead designer at a number of companies throughout his career.
Source: Life and career section
15.What specific equipment did Valerian Markovich Sobolev design for missile systems?
- A.Navigation software
- B.Ground equipmentcorrect
- C.Engine cooling units
- D.Launch fuel storage
Valerian Markovich Sobolev was a developer of self-propelled launchers and ground equipment for strategic missile systems.
Source: Life and career section
16.What was the middle name of Valerian Markovich Sobolev?
- A.Alexandrovich
- B.Markovichcorrect
- C.Stalingradovich
- D.Nikolaevich
The full name provided for the subject is Valerian Markovich Sobolev.
Source: Biography introduction
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