Anatoly Karpov
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Summary
Anatoly Karpov was born on May 23, 1951[1], in Zlatoust[2]. He has worked as a chess player[3], politician[4], writer[5], journalist[6], and Grandmaster[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,934 views/month, #5,949 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Russia[9]
- Native language: Russian[10]
- Occupation: athlete[11]
- Position held: member of the State Duma[12]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[13]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[14]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[15], Chess Oscar[16], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[17], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18], Order of Friendship[19], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[20], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class[21], Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[22], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[23], Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class[24], Medal for Strengthening the Penal Enforcement System[25], Order of May[26], Silver Olympic Order[27], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[28]
- Member of: 6th State Duma of the Russian Federation[29], 7th State Duma of the Russian Federation[30], first Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation[31], 8th State Duma of the Russian Federation[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[34]
- Commons category: Anatoly Karpov[35]
- Sport: chess[36]
- Family name: Karpov[37]
- Given name: Anatoly[38]
- Official website: http://aekarpov.com/[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Anatoly Karpov[40]
- Commons gallery: Anatoly Karpov[41]
- Work location: Moscow[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Anatoly Karpov include 90414 Karpov[43].
Why It Matters
Anatoly Karpov has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include 90414 Karpov[43].
FAQs
Where was Anatoly Karpov born?
Anatoly Karpov was born in Zlatoust[2].
What did Anatoly Karpov do for work?
Anatoly Karpov worked as a chess player[3], politician[4], writer[5], journalist[6], and Grandmaster[7].
Where did Anatoly Karpov go to school?
Anatoly Karpov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[14].
What awards did Anatoly Karpov receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[15] and Chess Oscar[16].