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Roza Shanina

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (April 3, 1924-January 28, 1945)
    Born in Yedma, Russian Federation
    Killed in East Prussia, Germany
    Senior Sergeant, Red Army
    Served in World War II (Eastern Front)
    Sniper

Why he might be annoying:

    She was one of 7 children.
    She ran away from home at 14.
    During her first kill, she became weak at the knees, but just 7 months later, she was a cold-blooded sniper.
    She lamented how the Army took a toll on her romantic life.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Prior to her military career she was a kindergarten teacher.
    Noted for her bravery and precision, she racked up nearly 50 kills of enemy soldiers.
    Publication of her combat diary renewed interest in her life.
    A street in her hometown bears her name.
    She was awarded 2 Orders of Glory and a Medal For Courage.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 122 Votes: 50.82% Annoying