In 1940, when General Zhukov was promoted to commander of the Kiev Military District in the Ukrainian SSR, Bagramyan wrote a letter asking to serve under his command.
Pada tahun 1940, ketika Jenderal Zhukov dipromosikan menjadi komandan Distrik Militer Kiev di RSS Ukraina, Bagramyan menulis surat yang meminta untuk berada di bawah komandonya.