Alexander Mezhirov

Russian writer (1923-2009)
Person human Q2387881
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Alexander Mezhirov

Summary

Alexander Mezhirov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on September 26, 1923[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 22, 2009[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Mezhirov…
  • Alexander Mezhirov died in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was born on September 26, 1923[3].
  • Alexander Mezhirov died on May 22, 2009[5].
  • Alexander Mezhirov is buried at Peredelkino Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Alexander Mezhirov was Q28864761[12].
  • Alexander Mezhirov held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Alexander Mezhirov held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Alexander Mezhirov's professions included linguist[6].
  • Alexander Mezhirov worked as a poet[7].
  • Alexander Mezhirov worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Alexander Mezhirov worked as a translator[9].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was employed by Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[15].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[16].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was educated at Moscow State School 57[17].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the USSR State Prize[18].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[20].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[22].
  • Alexander Mezhirov received the Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[23].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was a member of USSR Union of Writers[24].
  • Alexander Mezhirov is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexander Mezhirov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexander Mezhirov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: SU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1923-09-26[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2009-05-22[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 00eebdc5-392e-4473-b40b-c3143c694de1[32]

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Origins and Family

Alexander Mezhirov's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on September 26, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[16], a higher education institution[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1933[35] and Moscow State School 57[17], a public school[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1877[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and translator[9]. Alexander Mezhirov was employed by Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[15].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[18], a Soviet state award[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1966[41]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], a campaign medal[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1945[44]; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[45], in Soviet Union[46]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21], a socialist order of merit[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1928[49]; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[22], a campaign medal[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1942[52]; and Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[23], a campaign medal[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1944[55].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Mezhirov was Q28864761[12]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

Death and Burial

Alexander Mezhirov died on May 22, 2009[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Peredelkino Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Alexander Mezhirov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Mezhirov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Mezhirov…

Where did Alexander Mezhirov die?

Alexander Mezhirov passed away in New York City[4].

What did Alexander Mezhirov do for work?

Alexander Mezhirov worked as linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and translator[9].

Where did Alexander Mezhirov go to school?

Alexander Mezhirov was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[16] and Moscow State School 57[17].

What awards did Alexander Mezhirov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[18], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[20], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. gazeta.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Concise Literary Encyclopedia, Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 2, 2005 +3
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