Nikolay Dmitriyevich Gulayev was an aviation commander of the Soviet Army and ace during the Great Patriotic War, twice Hero of the Soviet Union and recipient of several other awards.
Education
Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia.
Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Patriotic War 1st class; Medal for Battle Merit; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"; Medal "For the Capture of Vienna"; Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"
Hero of the Soviet Union
Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Patriotic War 1st class; Medal for Battle Merit; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"; Medal "For the Capture of Vienna"; Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"
Hero of the Soviet Union