Aleksei Simonov

Soviet and Russian film director and human rights activist
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Aleksei Simonov

Summary

Aleksei Simonov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on August 8, 1939[3]. He worked as a film director[4], human rights defender[5], journalist[6], translator[7], and pedagogue[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksei Simonov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Aleksei Simonov was born on August 8, 1939[3].
  • Aleksei Simonov's father was Konstantin Simonov[10].
  • Aleksei Simonov's mother was Evgenia Laskina[11].
  • Aleksei Simonov was married to Olga Bgan[12].
  • Aleksei Simonov was married to Galina Simonova-Shchepetnova[13].
  • Aleksei Simonov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Aleksei Simonov held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Russian was Aleksei Simonov's native language[16].
  • Aleksei Simonov worked as a film director[4].
  • Aleksei Simonov's professions included human rights defender[5].
  • Aleksei Simonov worked as a journalist[6].
  • Aleksei Simonov's professions included translator[7].
  • Aleksei Simonov worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Aleksei Simonov was educated at MSU The Institute of Asian and African Studies[17].
  • Aleksei Simonov received the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[18].
  • Aleksei Simonov was a member of Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights[19].
  • Aleksei Simonov is recorded as male[20].
  • Aleksei Simonov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aleksei Simonov's Commons category is recorded as Alexey Simonov[22].
  • Aleksei Simonov's family name is recorded as Simonov[23].
  • Aleksei Simonov's given name is recorded as Aleksey[24].
  • Aleksei Simonov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[25].
  • Aleksei Simonov's start of work period is recorded as 1963[26].
  • Aleksei Simonov's end of work period is recorded as 2012[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Aleksei Simonov… he was born on August 8, 1939[3]. His father was Konstantin Simonov[10]. His mother was Evgenia Laskina[11]. Russian was his native language[16].

Education

Aleksei Simonov was educated at MSU The Institute of Asian and African Studies[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], human rights defender[5], journalist[6], translator[7], and pedagogue[8].

Recognition

Aleksei Simonov received the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Olga Bgan[12], an actor[28], 1936–1978[29], of Soviet Union[30] and Galina Simonova-Shchepetnova[13], an actor[31], b. 1958[32], of Soviet Union[33], awarded the Merited Artist of Russia[34].

Why It Matters

Aleksei Simonov is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Aleksei Simonov born?

Aleksei Simonov was born in Moscow[2].

Who were Aleksei Simonov's parents?

Aleksei Simonov's father was Konstantin Simonov[10]. Aleksei Simonov's mother was Evgenia Laskina[11].

Who was Aleksei Simonov married to?

Aleksei Simonov's spouses include Olga Bgan[12] and Galina Simonova-Shchepetnova[13].

What did Aleksei Simonov do for work?

Aleksei Simonov worked as film director[4], human rights defender[5], journalist[6], translator[7], and pedagogue[8].

Where did Aleksei Simonov go to school?

Aleksei Simonov was educated at MSU The Institute of Asian and African Studies[17].

What awards did Aleksei Simonov receive?

Honors received include Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[18].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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