Who was the youngest general in Russian history?

Ivan Danilovich Chernyakhovsky

Ivan Danilovich Chernyakhovsky (Russian: Ива́н Дани́лович Черняхо́вский; 29 June [O.S. 16 June] 1907 – 18 February 1945) was the youngest-ever Soviet General of the army. For his leadership during World War II he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union twice.

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