Nikolai Pavlovich Zhugan (Russian: Николай Павлович Жуган; 23 February 1917 – 22 June 2017)[1] was an Air Force major general, a pilot during World War II, and Hero of the Soviet Union (1944).

Nikolai Zhugan born on 23 February 1917 in the village of 1st Nikolaevka, Ananiev District of Kherson province (now Berezivka Raion, Odesa Oblast of Ukraine).

[3] Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on 19 August 1944, for exemplary performance of command assignments at the front of the struggle against the German invaders and for displaying courage and heroism Guard Captain Nikolai Zhugan was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union, a high rank with the Order of Lenin and medal Gold Star under the number 4362.

In December 1958, Colonel Zhugan graduated from the higher academic courses at the military academy of the General Staff.

Zhugan lived in Krasnodar and was engaged in social activities, including the regional Veterans Council.