Aleksandr Sokolov

Rector of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation (2004-2008)
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Aleksandr Sokolov

Summary

Aleksandr Sokolov is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1949[3]. He worked as a musicologist[4], politician[5], music theorist[6], music educator[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Sokolov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov was born on August 8, 1949[3].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov held citizenship in Russia[10].
  • Russian was Aleksandr Sokolov's native language[11].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov worked as a musicologist[4].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov worked as a politician[5].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's professions included music theorist[6].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov worked as a music educator[7].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's professions included minister[8].
  • Among Aleksandr Sokolov's employers was Moscow Conservatory[12].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov was educated at Moscow Conservatory[13].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Honored art worker of the Russian Federation[14].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Order of Honour[15].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Q24932811[16].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[17].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Order of Alexander Nevsky[18].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov received the Order of the Star of Italy[19].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov is recorded as male[20].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Sergeevich Sokolov[23].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[24].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's family name is recorded as Sokolov[25].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].
  • Aleksandr Sokolov's professorship is recorded as full professor[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Sokolov was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on August 8, 1949[3]. Russian was his native language[11].

Education

Aleksandr Sokolov was educated at Moscow Conservatory[13]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[4], politician[5], music theorist[6], music educator[7], and minister[8]. Aleksandr Sokolov was employed by Moscow Conservatory[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Honored art worker of the Russian Federation[14], a title of honor[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1995[30]; Order of Honour[15], an order[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1994[33]; Q24932811[16], an order[34], in Russia[35], founded in 2006[36]; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[17], a certificate of honour[37], in Russia[38], founded in 2008[39]; Order of Alexander Nevsky[18], an order[40], in Russia[41], founded in 2010[42]; and Order of the Star of Italy[19], an order[43], in Italy[44], founded in 2011[45].

Personal Life

Aleksandr Sokolov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Sokolov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Sokolov born?

Aleksandr Sokolov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

What did Aleksandr Sokolov do for work?

Aleksandr Sokolov worked as musicologist[4], politician[5], music theorist[6], music educator[7], and minister[8].

Where did Aleksandr Sokolov go to school?

Aleksandr Sokolov was educated at Moscow Conservatory[13].

What awards did Aleksandr Sokolov receive?

Honors received include Honored art worker of the Russian Federation[14], Order of Honour[15], Q24932811[16], and Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[17].

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Class ancestry

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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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