Aleksei Balabanov

Russian film director and screenwriter (1959-2013)
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Aleksei Balabanov was born on February 25, 1959, in Yekaterinburg [1][2][3][4]. He held citizenship in both the Soviet Union and Russia .

His professional roles included film director, screenwriter, film editor, film producer, actor, and manufacturer . Among his accolades, he received a Nika Award .

Balabanov died on May 18, 2013, in Sestroretsk [1][2][3][4]. The cause of his death was myocardial infarction .

Aleksei Balabanov

Summary

Aleksei Balabanov is a human[1]. He was born in Yekaterinburg[2]. He was born on February 25, 1959[3]. He died in Sestroretsk[4]. He died on May 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film editor[8], film producer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (491 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Aleksei Balabanov's place of birth was Yekaterinburg[2].
  • Aleksei Balabanov died in Sestroretsk[4].
  • Aleksei Balabanov was born on February 25, 1959[3].
  • Aleksei Balabanov died on May 18, 2013[5].
  • Aleksei Balabanov is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].
  • Aleksei Balabanov was married to Nadezhda Vasilyeva[13].
  • Aleksei Balabanov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Aleksei Balabanov held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a film director[6].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a film editor[8].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a film producer[9].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as an actor[10].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's professions included manufacturer[16].
  • Aleksei Balabanov was educated at Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[17].
  • Aleksei Balabanov received the Nika Award[18].
  • Aleksei Balabanov is recorded as male[19].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's Commons category is recorded as Aleksey Balabanov[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's family name is recorded as Balabanov[23].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's given name is recorded as Aleksey[24].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Aleksey Balabanov[25].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksei Balabanov's place of birth was Yekaterinburg[2]. He was born on February 25, 1959[3].

Education

Aleksei Balabanov was educated at Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film editor[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and manufacturer[16].

Recognition

Aleksei Balabanov received the Nika Award[18].

Personal Life

Aleksei Balabanov was married to Nadezhda Vasilyeva[13].

Death and Burial

Aleksei Balabanov died on May 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Sestroretsk[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Aleksei Balabanov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (491 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Aleksei Balabanov born?

Aleksei Balabanov's place of birth was Yekaterinburg[2].

Where did Aleksei Balabanov die?

Aleksei Balabanov died in Sestroretsk[4].

Who was Aleksei Balabanov married to?

Aleksei Balabanov's spouses include Nadezhda Vasilyeva[13].

What did Aleksei Balabanov do for work?

Aleksei Balabanov worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film editor[8], film producer[9], and actor[10].

Where did Aleksei Balabanov go to school?

Aleksei Balabanov was educated at Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[17].

What awards did Aleksei Balabanov receive?

Honors received include Nika Award[18].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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