Sergey Ilyushin was born in 1894 in the rural village of Dilyalevo, Russia, into a peasant family, not in 1901 into an urban, middle-class family in Moscow.

Prior to his dedicated career in aviation, Sergey Ilyushin engaged in diverse manual labor roles, such as a ditch-digger and a carter, reflecting his early life experiences.

Sergey Ilyushin's initial fascination with aviation was ignited not by a lecture, but by his involvement with equipment at the first All-Russia Festival of Ballooning in 1910.

Sergey Ilyushin pursued his higher education in aviation engineering at the Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy, not at Moscow State Technical University.

The note regarding East Slavic naming customs clarifies that 'Vladimirovich' is Sergey Ilyushin's patronymic, derived from his father's name, and 'Ilyushin' is his surname.

Where was Sergey Ilyushin born, and what characterized his family background?

Which of the following was NOT among Sergey Ilyushin's early occupations prior to his aviation career?

What event in 1910 significantly influenced Sergey Ilyushin's burgeoning interest in aviation?

During World War I, Sergey Ilyushin initially served as a mechanic and ground crew member before qualifying as a pilot, rather than serving as a pilot from the outset of his military service.

Post-demobilization after WWI, Ilyushin participated in the nationalization of local factories and subsequently served as an aviation technician within the Red Army during the Civil War.

Ilyushin's team dismantled a captured White movement aircraft, which directly led to the development of the U-1 trainer aircraft; however, it was built in significant numbers (737 examples), not limited.

Indeed, one of Sergey Ilyushin's glider designs achieved notable success by winning first prize for flight duration in a competition held in Germany in 1925.

How did Sergey Ilyushin's military service during World War I shape his subsequent career trajectory?

What was the direct outcome of Ilyushin's team dismantling a captured White movement aircraft in 1919?

At which institution did Sergey Ilyushin pursue his formal higher education in aviation engineering?

What notable achievement did one of Ilyushin's glider designs attain in 1925?

Following his graduation in 1926, Ilyushin did not immediately begin designing his own aircraft prototypes; instead, he served in the Soviet Air Force Scientific-Technical Committee.

In 1933, Ilyushin assumed the role of chief of the TsKB at the V.R. Menzhinski Moscow plant, an entity that subsequently evolved into the prominent Ilyushin OKB.

Sergey Ilyushin continued as the chief designer of the Ilyushin OKB until his retirement in 1970, which was necessitated by illness.

The 'IL-' prefix for aircraft designs originates from the surname of Sergey Ilyushin himself, not his brother Mikhail.

The 'OKB' designation for Ilyushin's organization stands for 'Opytno-konstruktorskoye byuro,' which translates to 'Experimental Design Bureau,' not 'Operational Knowledge Base'.

What was Ilyushin's professional role following his graduation in 1926, prior to his assignment at TsAGI?

The TsKB at the V.R. Menzhinski Moscow plant, where Ilyushin assumed leadership in 1933, eventually evolved into what entity?

Until which year did Sergey Ilyushin hold the position of chief designer for the Ilyushin OKB?

What is the origin of the 'IL-' prefix used for aircraft designed by Ilyushin's bureau?

What does the acronym 'OKB' signify in the context of the Ilyushin organization?

Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin is principally celebrated for establishing the Ilyushin aircraft design bureau and for the design of the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik, an aircraft recognized as the most extensively produced combat plane in historical records.

The Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik holds the distinction of being the second most-produced aircraft in overall history, surpassed solely by the civilian Cessna 172, not the Boeing 747.

Contrary to this statement, the Ilyushin Il-2 ground-attack aircraft was produced in significantly larger numbers (over 36,000) than the Il-4 bomber (just over 5,200) during World War II.

According to the provided information, what historical distinction does the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik hold?

Which two military aircraft designs by Ilyushin played significant roles during World War II?

What was the approximate production volume for the Ilyushin Il-4 twin-engined bomber?

Post-World War II, Ilyushin's design bureau strategically shifted its primary focus from military aircraft to the development of commercial airliners.

Indeed, the Ilyushin Il-18 turboprop and the Il-62 long-range jet represent significant examples of the notable commercial airliners developed by Ilyushin's bureau.

The Ilyushin Il-18 and Il-62 airliners were indeed utilized by Aeroflot, but they were also operated by numerous foreign airlines, particularly those in Soviet client states and allied nations, not exclusively by Aeroflot.

Following the conclusion of World War II, what was the primary strategic focus for aircraft design within Ilyushin's bureau?

Which of the following is identified as a significant commercial airliner developed by Ilyushin's bureau?

Beyond Aeroflot, which entities extensively operated the Ilyushin Il-18 and Il-62 airliners?

Sergey Ilyushin was indeed awarded the rank of General-Colonel of Engineering/Technical Service in 1967, recognizing his distinguished career.

Sergey Ilyushin was elected an Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union in 1968, signifying recognition for his significant scientific and scholarly contributions.

Ilyushin served as a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union from 1937 until his retirement in 1970, not until his death in 1977.

Sergey Ilyushin was honored with the title Hero of Socialist Labour on three occasions, not twice.

Sergey Ilyushin was a recipient of the Stalin Prize in multiple years, including 1941, 1946, and 1952.

Sergey Ilyushin was awarded the Lenin Prize in 1960 and the USSR State Prize in 1971, not vice versa.

Sergey Ilyushin received the Order of Lenin on numerous occasions, with documented awards including 1945, 1964, and 1974.

Sergey Ilyushin received the Order of Suvorov in the second class in 1944 and the first class in 1945, reversing the years stated.

Sergey Ilyushin was awarded the Order of the October Revolution in 1969 and the Order of the Red Banner in 1944 (among other years).

Sergey Ilyushin received the Order of the Red Star in 1933 and 1967, and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1939, not as stated.

Sergey Ilyushin was indeed posthumously inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2006, acknowledging his global impact.

What distinguished engineering title was conferred upon Sergey Ilyushin in 1967?

What does the designation 'Academician' signify, a title Sergey Ilyushin attained in 1968?

For what duration did Sergey Ilyushin serve as a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union?

How many times was Sergey Ilyushin honored with the title Hero of Socialist Labour?

In which years did Sergey Ilyushin receive the prestigious Stalin Prize?

Sergey Ilyushin received the Lenin Prize in 1960. In what year was he awarded the USSR State Prize?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a year Sergey Ilyushin was awarded the Order of Lenin?

Sergey Ilyushin received the Order of Suvorov, first class, in 1945. In which year did he receive the second class?

In what year was Sergey Ilyushin awarded the Order of the October Revolution?

Sergey Ilyushin passed away in Moscow in 1977 and was interred at the historically significant Novodevichy Cemetery.

Sergey Ilyushin's first wife, Raisa Mikhailovna Zhalkovskaya, was not a prominent aircraft designer; she married him in 1919.

Vladimir Sergeevich Ilyushin, Sergey's son from his first marriage, distinguished himself as a test pilot and was indeed recognized as a Hero of the Soviet Union.

Sergey Ilyushin's second wife, Anastasia Vasilyevna Sovetova, was a design engineer, not a historian.

The house preserved in Dilyalevo, Sergey Ilyushin's birthplace, served as his summer vacation home during periods in the mid-20th century.

An exposition dedicated to Sergey Ilyushin's life and work is featured in the House Museum of Alexander Mozhaysky near Vologda, not the Central Air Force Museum in Moscow.

Bronze busts honoring Sergey Ilyushin have been installed in Vologda and Moscow, not Saint Petersburg.

Streets named in honor of Sergey Ilyushin are indeed found in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Voronezh, among other locations.

A postage stamp commemorating Sergey Ilyushin was issued by the USSR in 1984, and Russia issued another in 2019.

A monument featuring an IL-28 aircraft was erected in Vologda in 1984 on Ilyushin Street, honoring Sergey Ilyushin.

A monument dedicated to S. V. Ilyushin was indeed unveiled in the village of Bereznik on May 8, 2020.

The 'Authority control' section indeed provides links to databases designed to uniquely identify Sergey Ilyushin across various cataloging systems.

The 'Resting place' entry in the infobox specifies Sergey Ilyushin's burial location, Novodevichy Cemetery, not his birthplace.

In the domain of aviation, what is Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin most widely recognized for?

Where is Sergey Ilyushin's final resting place?