Levin (Lewin) Ievna (Iewna) Izrailevich (1912) — engineer, manager

Ievna Levin began his working career in 1927 in Riga, employed in the timber industry. From 1935, he established contacts with the Komsomol organisation of Riga’s Moskovsky District. He took part in the work of MOPR, distributing illegal literature and collecting funds for political prisoners.

From 1940 to 1941, he worked as technical director and later director of the Baltkoks factory. In 1941, he volunteered for the Soviet Army. He fought on various fronts of the Great Patriotic War, serving as a platoon commander, battery commander, and deputy regiment commander for artillery. In August 1946, he was demobilised and returned to Riga.

For his military service Ievna Levin was awarded the Orders of Alexander Nevsky, the Patriotic War (1st Class), and the medals For Courage, For Battle Merit, and For the Defence of Moscow.

From 1946 to 1960, he served as Head of the Administrative Department of the Latvian Republican Trade Union Council. From 1960, he worked as head of the construction and assembly division Latkurortstroy, chief engineer, and head of the repair and construction department of Jūrmala. He was active in public and political life, being elected a member of the Jūrmala City Party Committee and a deputy of the City Council.

For his labour achievements, Ievna Levin was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour, a medal, and honorary certificates of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Latvian SSR. After suffering two heart attacks, he retired on health grounds.