Aleksandr Askoldov

Soviet film director (1932-2018)
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Aleksandr Askoldov

Summary

Aleksandr Askoldov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on June 17, 1932[3]. He passed away in Gothenburg[4]. He died on May 21, 2018[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Askoldov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov died in Gothenburg[4].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov was born on June 17, 1932[3].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov died on May 21, 2018[5].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's father was Yakov Askoldov[10].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov worked as a film director[6].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov worked as a writer[8].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's education included a stint at Philological Faculty of Moscow State University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Aleksandr Askoldov is Commissar[14].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[15].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov is recorded as male[16].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[18].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[19].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/06/obituaries/alexander-askoldov-whose-banned-film-was-found-dies-at-85.html[20].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[21].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Александр Яковлевич Аскольдов'}[22].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's start of work period is recorded as 1967[23].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's end of work period is recorded as 1992[24].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's patronym or matronym is recorded as Yakovlevich[25].
  • Aleksandr Askoldov's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Aleksandr Askoldov[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Aleksandr Askoldov… he was born on June 17, 1932[3]. His father was Yakov Askoldov[10].

Education

Aleksandr Askoldov's education included a stint at Philological Faculty of Moscow State University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Aleksandr Askoldov is Commissar[14].

Recognition

Aleksandr Askoldov received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[15].

Personal Life

Aleksandr Askoldov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[18].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Askoldov died on May 21, 2018[5]. He died in Gothenburg[4].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Askoldov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Askoldov born?

Aleksandr Askoldov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Aleksandr Askoldov die?

Aleksandr Askoldov died in Gothenburg[4].

Who were Aleksandr Askoldov's parents?

Aleksandr Askoldov's father was Yakov Askoldov[10].

What did Aleksandr Askoldov do for work?

Aleksandr Askoldov worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Where did Aleksandr Askoldov go to school?

Aleksandr Askoldov was educated at Philological Faculty of Moscow State University[13].

What awards did Aleksandr Askoldov receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . zakon5.rada.gov.ua. zakon5.rada.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopaedia Beliana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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