Alexander Svechnikov

Soviet conductor, choir director and music educator (1890-1980)
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Alexander Svechnikov

Summary

Alexander Svechnikov is a human[1]. Born in Kolomna[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1889[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on January 3, 1980[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], choir director[7], and music educator[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Svechnikov's place of birth was Kolomna[2].
  • Alexander Svechnikov died in Moscow[4].
  • Alexander Svechnikov was born on September 12, 1889[3].
  • Alexander Svechnikov died on January 3, 1980[5].
  • Alexander Svechnikov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
  • Alexander Svechnikov held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Alexander Svechnikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Alexander Svechnikov worked as a conductor[6].
  • Alexander Svechnikov's professions included choir director[7].
  • Alexander Svechnikov worked as a music educator[8].
  • Among Alexander Svechnikov's employers was Moscow Conservatory[13].
  • A notable student of Alexander Svechnikov was Rostislav Boyko[14].
  • A notable student of Alexander Svechnikov was Vladimir Minin[15].
  • A notable student of Alexander Svechnikov was Aleksandr Yurlov[16].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the Stalin Prize[17].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the Hero of Socialist Labour[19].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the People's Artist of the USSR[20].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].
  • Alexander Svechnikov received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].
  • Alexander Svechnikov was a member of NKVD Song and Dance Ensemble[23].
  • Alexander Svechnikov is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Svechnikov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Svechnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Alexander Svechnikov's genre is classical music[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: SU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1890-08-30[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1980-01-03[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e49a0836-5597-4a1c-8226-236838b730ea[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Kolomna[2], Alexander Svechnikov… he was born on September 12, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], choir director[7], and music educator[8]. Alexander Svechnikov was employed by Moscow Conservatory[13]. Notable students include Rostislav Boyko[14], a composer[33], 1931–2002[34], of Soviet Union[35], awarded the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[36]; Vladimir Minin[15], a conductor[37], b. 1929[38], of Soviet Union[39], awarded the USSR State Prize[40]; and Aleksandr Yurlov[16], a conductor[41], 1927–1973[42], of Soviet Union[43], awarded the USSR State Prize[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[17], a Soviet state award[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1941[47]; Order of Lenin[18], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1930[50]; Hero of Socialist Labour[19], a title of honor[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1938[53]; People's Artist of the USSR[20], an award[54], in Soviet Union[55], founded in 1936[56]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21], a socialist order of merit[57], in Soviet Union[58], founded in 1928[59]; and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], a medallion[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1945[62].

Personal Life

Alexander Svechnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].

Death and Burial

Alexander Svechnikov died on January 3, 1980[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Svechnikov has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Svechnikov born?

Born in Kolomna[2], Alexander Svechnikov…

Where did Alexander Svechnikov die?

Alexander Svechnikov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Alexander Svechnikov do for work?

Alexander Svechnikov worked as conductor[6], choir director[7], and music educator[8].

What awards did Alexander Svechnikov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[17], Order of Lenin[18], Hero of Socialist Labour[19], and People's Artist of the USSR[20].

References

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  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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  29. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  30. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student Rostislav Boyko, Vladimir Minin, Aleksandr Yurlov
    Place of birth Kolomna
    Member of political party Communist Party of the Soviet Union
    Languages spoken, written or signed Russian
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