Kuchinsky was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during World War II as deputy commander of a squadron in the 218th Attack Aviation Regiment from 1943.

He continued his Air Force service postwar and worked in a factory following his retirement from the military.

Kuchinsky was born on 23 December 1911 in the village of Prysna in Mogilev Governorate to a peasant family.

He graduated from ninth grade and studied at the Mogilev Institute of Chemical Technology.

In the spring, Kuchinsky flew support missions for ground troops in offensive operations in the Orel region.

During attacks on German airfields, Kuchinsky reportedly destroyed seven aircraft on the ground.

On 24 March, he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his leadership.

[1] After the end of World War II, Kuchinsky continued to serve in the Soviet Air Force.