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- Boris Vasilyevich Tarasov (Russian: Борис Васильевич Тарасов; 28 February 1932 – 16 June 2021) was an officer of the Soviet military who held a number of posts, rising to deputy chief of the Communication Troops for military-political work, reaching the rank of lieutenant general. He was also a People's Deputy and member of the Supreme Soviet of Russia between 1990 and 1993. Over his military career, Tarasov served in the Far Eastern, Transbaikal, North Caucasian, Volga-Ural, and Leningrad Military Districts, in the Central Group of Forces, as well as in Mongolia and Afghanistan. Specialising in political work, he ended his military career as a deputy chief, and on his retirement in 1992, concentrated on his political interests. Though he failed to be elected to the State Duma, he remained active in veterans' interests, and wrote his memoirs. He died in 2021 at the age of 89, having received numerous honours and awards. (en)
- Борис Васильевич Тарасов (28 февраля 1932 — 16 июня 2021) — военачальник и государственный деятель, народный депутат Российской Федерации (1990—1993). (ru)
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