Alexander Karelin
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Summary
Alexander Karelin was born on September 19, 1967[1], in Novosibirsk[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], wrestler[4], and statesperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,818 views/month, #5,881 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Russia[7]
- Position held: member of the Federation Council of Russia[8]
- Employer: Federation Council[9]
- Award received: Order of Honour[10], Hero of the Russian Federation[11], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[12], Order of Friendship of Peoples[13], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[14], Master of Sport of the USSR[15], Medal to Participant in Military Operations in Syria[16], Order "For Merit to the Republic of Dagestan"[17], Q24932812[18], Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[19], Order of St. Sava[20], Silver Olympic Order[21], Order of Alexander Nevsky[22]
- Member of: 7th State Duma of the Russian Federation[23], 6th State Duma of the Russian Federation[24], 5th State Duma of the Russian Federation[25], 4th State Duma of the Russian Federation[26], 3rd State Duma of the Russian Federation[27], Federation Council[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of sports team: Dynamo Sports Club[30]
- Member of political party: United Russia[31]
- Head coach: Viktor Kuznetsov[32]
- Commons category: Aleksandr Karelin[33]
- Sport: Greco-Roman wrestling[34], wrestling[35]
- Family name: Karelin[36]
- Given name: Aleksandr[37]
- Official website: http://www.karelin.ru/[38]
- Work location: Moscow[39]
- Participant in: wrestling at the 1988 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 130 kg[40], wrestling at the 1992 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 130 kg[41], wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 130 kg[42], wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 130 kg[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[44]
- Country for sport: Soviet Union[45], Russia[46]
- Start of work period: 1981[47]
- Height: 191 cm[48]
- Mass: 130 kg[49]
- Sports discipline competed in: wrestling[50]
Why It Matters
Alexander Karelin has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Karelin born?
Alexander Karelin's place of birth was Novosibirsk[2].
What did Alexander Karelin do for work?
Alexander Karelin worked as a politician[3], wrestler[4], and statesperson[5].
What awards did Alexander Karelin receive?
Honors received include Order of Honour[10], Hero of the Russian Federation[11], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[12], and Order of Friendship of Peoples[13].