Aleksandr Alov

film director (1923–1983)
Person human Q2359384
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Aleksandr Alov

Summary

Aleksandr Alov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kharkiv[2]. He was born on September 26, 1923[3]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He died on June 12, 1983[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and lecturer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Alov's place of birth was Kharkiv[2].
  • Aleksandr Alov passed away in Riga[4].
  • Aleksandr Alov was born on September 26, 1923[3].
  • Aleksandr Alov died on June 12, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].
  • Aleksandr Alov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Aleksandr Alov worked as a film director[6].
  • Aleksandr Alov's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Aleksandr Alov worked as a lecturer[8].
  • Among Aleksandr Alov's employers was Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[12].
  • Aleksandr Alov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the USSR State Prize[14].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the Order of the Red Star[16].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the People's Artist of the USSR[17].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the Medal "For Battle Merit"[18].
  • Aleksandr Alov received the Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"[19].
  • Aleksandr Alov was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[20].
  • Aleksandr Alov is recorded as male[21].
  • Aleksandr Alov's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Aleksandr Alov's genre is socialist realism[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Aleksandr Alov was part of the conflict Eastern Front[25].
  • Aleksandr Alov's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].
  • Aleksandr Alov's allegiance is recorded as Soviet Union[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Alov's place of birth was Kharkiv[2]. He was born on September 26, 1923[3].

Education

Aleksandr Alov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and lecturer[8]. Aleksandr Alov was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[12].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[14], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1966[30]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], a campaign medal[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1945[33]; Order of the Red Star[16], a socialist order of merit[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; People's Artist of the USSR[17], an award[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1936[39]; Medal "For Battle Merit"[18], a courage award[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1938[42]; and Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"[19], a campaign medal[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1942[45].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Alov died on June 12, 1983[5]. He died in Riga[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Alov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Teheran 43[48], a film[49].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Alov born?

Aleksandr Alov was born in Kharkiv[2].

Where did Aleksandr Alov die?

Aleksandr Alov passed away in Riga[4].

What did Aleksandr Alov do for work?

Aleksandr Alov worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and lecturer[8].

Where did Aleksandr Alov go to school?

Aleksandr Alov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].

What awards did Aleksandr Alov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[14], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], Order of the Red Star[16], and People's Artist of the USSR[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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