Chernobrov Yakov Vulfovich (17.09.1909, Riga) — lawyer. In 1929, enrolled at the economics faculty of the University of Latvia, completing three years. In 1934, enrolled at the law faculty of the University of Latvia. Due to the outbreak of war, was unable to sit the state examinations. In 1953, graduated from the law faculty. In 1930–41, combined his studies with giving private lessons and clerical work. In 1943–45, served in the Soviet Army. In 1944–45 — notary in Jelgava. In 1945–46 — legal counsel at the “Zagotzerno” office in Riga. In 1946–85 — member of the Latvian SSR Bar Association, advocate at Riga's 6th Legal Consultation. From 1985 — pensioner. Gave lectures and talks at the military commissariat of the Lenin District; member of the comrades' court and chairman of the house council. Participated in election campaigns as an agitator, conducted talks at agitation points. From 1940, member of the textile workers' union; from 1943, the teachers' union; from 1945, the agricultural workers' union. Awarded medals “For Combat Merit,” “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–45,” “20 Years of Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–45,” “50 Years of the Armed Forces,” and honorary certificates and awards of the Presidium of the Latvian SSR Bar Association. Married; a daughter was born in 1945.

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