Aleksandr Frolov

Soviet cameraman and director of non-fiction films, front-line cameraman during World War II
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Summary

Aleksandr Frolov was born on August 14, 1904[1], in Vladimir Governorate[2]. He died on July 25, 1962[3]. He worked as a camera operator[4] and film director[5]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[7], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[8], Soviet Union[9]
  • Educated at: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[10]
  • Award received: State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[11], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[12], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13], Order of the Red Star[14], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[15], Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"[16], Medal "To a Partisan of the Patriotic War", 1st class[17], Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Genre: socialist realism[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[21]
  • Family name: Frolov[22]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[23]

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Frolov born?

Aleksandr Frolov was born in Vladimir Governorate[2].

What did Aleksandr Frolov do for work?

Aleksandr Frolov worked as a camera operator[4] and film director[5].

Where did Aleksandr Frolov go to school?

Aleksandr Frolov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[10].

What awards did Aleksandr Frolov receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[11], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[12], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13], and Order of the Red Star[14].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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