Hero of the Soviet Union, Air Chief Marshal Konstantin Andreevich Vershinin commanded the 4th Air Army during the Great Patriotic War. The units and formations included in it differed in many defensive and offensive battles, 18 of them became guards. 259 heroes of the Soviet Union grew up here, more than 400 thousand soldiers were awarded orders and medals. The glorious deeds of the aviators of the 4th Air Force are dedicated to the memories of its former commander.