Stepan Vasilyevich Petrenko (Russian: Степан Васильевич Петренко; 23 June 1922 — 6 April 1984) was one of the top Soviet snipers in World War II.

He killed 422 enemy soldiers by mid September 1944 and was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 March 1945.

After crossing the river he began firing on enemy soldiers to make it easier for Soviet paratroopers to advance.

By the time he was nominated for the title Hero of the Soviet Union in September 1944, he killed 422 enemies in addition to training 17 young snipers.

After retiring with the rank of senior lieutenant in 1955 he returned to his hometown, where he worked as a military instructor at a secondary school.