Aleksei N. Leontiev

Russian psychologist (1903–1979)
Person human Q362127
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Aleksei N. Leontiev

Summary

Aleksei N. Leontiev is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on February 5, 1903[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on January 21, 1979[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], academic[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Aleksei N. Leontiev…
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev was born on February 5, 1903[3].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev was born on February 18, 1903[11].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev died on January 21, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[12].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's professions included academic[7].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's field of work was psychology[16].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's field of work was pedagogy[18].
  • Among Aleksei N. Leontiev's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[19].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's education included a stint at Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[20].
  • Aleksei N. Leontiev's doctoral advisor was Lev Vygotsky[21].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Aleksandr Asmolov[22].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Vyacheslav Andreevich Ivannikov[23].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Margit Köcski[24].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Valery Petukhov[25].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Zoya Alekseevna Reshetova[26].
  • A notable student of Aleksei N. Leontiev was Q4316988[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksei N. Leontiev's place of birth was Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 5, 1903[3] and February 18, 1903[11].

Education

Aleksei N. Leontiev was educated at Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[20]. His doctoral advisor was Lev Vygotsky[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Pedagogy Sciences[28]. He studied under Lev Vygotsky[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], academic[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9]. Fields of work include psychology[16], an academic discipline[30]; philosophy[17], an academic discipline[31]; and pedagogy[18], a branch of science[32]. Among Aleksei N. Leontiev's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[19]. Notable students include Aleksandr Asmolov[22], Vyacheslav Andreevich Ivannikov[23], Margit Köcski[24], Valery Petukhov[25], Zoya Alekseevna Reshetova[26], and Q4316988[27]. Doctoral students include Yuliya Gippenreyter[33], a psychologist[34], b. 1930[35], of Russia[36]; Aleksandr Asmolov[37], a psychologist[38], b. 1949[39], of Soviet Union[40], awarded the Order of Friendship[41], specialised in psychology[42]; Fyodor Vasilyuk[43], a scientist[44], 1953–2017[45], of Soviet Union[46], specialised in psychotherapy[47]; Vytis Viliūnas[48]; Rada Granovskaya[49]; and Viktor Petrenko[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Lenin Prize[51], a Soviet state award[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1925[54]; Ushinsky Medal[55], a medallion[56], in Russia[57], founded in 1999[58]; Order of the Badge of Honour[59], a socialist order of merit[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1935[62]; Order of Lenin[63], an order[64], in Soviet Union[65], founded in 1930[66]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[67], a socialist order of merit[68], in Soviet Union[69], founded in 1928[70]; and honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[71], an award[72], in Hungary[73].

Personal Life

Aleksei N. Leontiev was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[74].

Death and Burial

Aleksei N. Leontiev died on January 21, 1979[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[75]. Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Aleksei N. Leontiev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

His notable doctoral advisees include Yuliya Gippenreyter[78], a psychologist[79], b. 1930[80], of Russia[81] and Piotr Galperin[82], a psychologist[83], 1902–1988[84], of Russian Empire[85], awarded the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[86], specialised in psychology[87].

FAQs

Where was Aleksei N. Leontiev born?

Aleksei N. Leontiev's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Aleksei N. Leontiev die?

Aleksei N. Leontiev passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Aleksei N. Leontiev do for work?

Aleksei N. Leontiev worked as psychologist[6], academic[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Aleksei N. Leontiev go to school?

Aleksei N. Leontiev was educated at Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[20].

What awards did Aleksei N. Leontiev receive?

Honors received include Lenin Prize[51], Ushinsky Medal[55], Order of the Badge of Honour[59], and Order of Lenin[63].

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