Aleksei Balabanov

Russian film director and screenwriter (1959-2013)
Person human Q557323
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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 [1]. 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 .

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's father was Q140885250[13].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's mother was Q140885454[14].
  • Among Aleksei Balabanov's spouses was Nadezhda Vasilyeva[15].
  • A child of Aleksei Balabanov was Q140886444[16].
  • A child of Aleksei Balabanov was Q140886445[17].
  • Aleksei Balabanov held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Aleksei Balabanov held citizenship in Russia[19].
  • Russian was Aleksei Balabanov's native language[20].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's professions included film director[6].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a film editor[8].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's professions included film producer[9].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's professions included actor[10].
  • Aleksei Balabanov worked as a manufacturer[21].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's education included a stint at Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[22].
  • Aleksei Balabanov received the Nika Award[23].
  • Aleksei Balabanov received the Nika Award for Best Picture[24].
  • Aleksei Balabanov received the Nika Award for Best Director[25].
  • Aleksei Balabanov is recorded as male[26].
  • Aleksei Balabanov's instance of is recorded as human[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]. His father was Q140885250[13]. His mother was Q140885454[14]. Russian was his native language[20].

Education

Aleksei Balabanov's education included a stint at Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film editor[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and manufacturer[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Nika Award[23], a group of awards[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1987[30]; Nika Award for Best Picture[24], an award for best film[31]; and Nika Award for Best Director[25], a class of award[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1988[34].

Personal Life

Among Aleksei Balabanov's spouses was Nadezhda Vasilyeva[15]. Children include Q140886444[16] and Q140886445[17].

Death and Burial

Aleksei Balabanov died on May 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Sestroretsk[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[35]. He is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Aleksei Balabanov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,466 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

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 were Aleksei Balabanov's parents?

Aleksei Balabanov's father was Q140885250[13]. Aleksei Balabanov's mother was Q140885454[14].

Who was Aleksei Balabanov married to?

Aleksei Balabanov's spouses include Nadezhda Vasilyeva[15].

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[22].

What awards did Aleksei Balabanov receive?

Honors received include Nika Award[23], Nika Award for Best Picture[24], and Nika Award for Best Director[25].

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  3. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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