Mikhail Sokovin (Russian, Михаил Алексеевич Соковнин, 18 October 1863 – 1943) was an Imperial Russian army commander.[1] He served in China and fought in the war against the Empire of Japan. He was promoted to polkovnik (colonel) in April 1902 and major general in April 1908.

Mikhail Sokovin
Born18 October 1863
Died1943
Moscow, Soviet Union
AllegianceRussian Empire
Service/branchImperial Russian Army
Commands held1st Brigade, 27th Infantry Division
25th Infantry Division
1st Army
8th Army
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
Russo-Japanese War
World War I

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  1. ^ Larrabee, F. Stephen (1988-06-01). "Gorbachev and the Soviet Military". Foreign Affairs. No. Summer 1988. ISSN 0015-7120. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

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Preceded by
Commander of the 1st Brigade, 27th Infantry Division
1913–1914
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Commander of the 25th Infantry Division
1915
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 1st Army
April 22 – July 30, 1917
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Commander of the 8th Army
July 30 – October 17, 1917
Succeeded by