Alexander Prokhanov

Soviet and Russian writer and political activist
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Summary

Alexander Prokhanov was born on February 26, 1938[1], in Tbilisi[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], editing staff[5], public figure[6], and screenwriter[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[8], Russia[9]
  • Native language: Russian[10]
  • Occupation: opinion journalist[11], novelist[12]
  • Position held: chairperson[13]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], Order of Friendship of Peoples[15], Order of the Badge of Honour[16], Alexander Fadeyev Medal[17], Lenin Komsomol Prize[18], Order of Alexander Nevsky[19], Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation[20], Řád svatého pravověrného velikého knížete Alexandra Něvského 1. třídy[21]
  • Member of: USSR Union of Writers[22], Izborsk Club[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Genre: sketch story[25], essay[26], novella[27], screenplay[28], opinion journalism[29], editorial[30]
  • Family name: Prokhanov[31]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[32]
  • Described by source: Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 3, 2005[33], Russian writers. The Modern Era[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[35]
  • Start of work period: 1967[36]
  • Has written for: Zavtra[37]
  • Writing language: Russian[38]
  • P14750: 8DE8-CAEE-4CA7-EB1A-416B[39]

Why It Matters

Works attributed to him include A Word to the People[40], a manifesto[41].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Prokhanov born?

Alexander Prokhanov's place of birth was Tbilisi[2].

What did Alexander Prokhanov do for work?

Alexander Prokhanov worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], editing staff[5], public figure[6], and screenwriter[7].

What awards did Alexander Prokhanov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], Order of Friendship of Peoples[15], Order of the Badge of Honour[16], and Alexander Fadeyev Medal[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . izborsk-club.ru. izborsk-club.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [11] ↑ . pozneronline.ru. pozneronline.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  28. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [23] ↑ . izborsk-club.ru. izborsk-club.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  37. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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