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In recognition of his service during the Spanish Civil War, which two awards did Malinovsky receive?

  • The Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner

  • The Order of St George and the Order of Alexander Nevsky

  • The Order of Suvorov and the Order of Kutuzov

  • The Order of Bagration and the Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky

Answer

The Order of Lenin is the highest state award of the Soviet Union, awarded for outstanding achievements in the military, scientific, and other fields. The Order of the Red Banner is a military award of the Soviet Union, awarded for bravery in battle. Malinovsky received both awards in recognition of his service during the Spanish Civil War, in which he fought as a volunteer for the Republican forces.
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