Andrei Tupolev

Russian and Soviet aerospace engineer (1888-1972)
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Andrei Tupolev
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Andrei Tupolev

Summary

Andrei Tupolev is a human[1]. He was born in Pustomazovo[2]. He was born on +1888-10-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1972-12-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6], politician[7], engineer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pustomazovo[2], Andrei Tupolev…
  • Andrei Tupolev passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Andrei Tupolev was born on +1888-10-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Andrei Tupolev was born on +1888-11-10T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Andrei Tupolev died on +1972-12-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Andrei Tupolev is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Andrei Tupolev was Alexei Tupolev[14].
  • Andrei Tupolev held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Andrei Tupolev held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Andrei Tupolev worked as a military flight engineer[6].
  • Andrei Tupolev's professions included politician[7].
  • Andrei Tupolev's professions included engineer[8].
  • Andrei Tupolev worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Andrei Tupolev worked as an aircraft pilot[10].
  • Andrei Tupolev held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Andrei Tupolev was employed by Tupolev[18].
  • Among Andrei Tupolev's employers was Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute[19].
  • Andrei Tupolev's education included a stint at Q28666742[20].
  • Andrei Tupolev's education included a stint at Bauman Moscow State Technical University[21].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[22].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the USSR State Prize[23].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the Order of Lenin[24].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the Order of the October Revolution[25].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[26].
  • Andrei Tupolev received the Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Andrei Tupolev was born in Pustomazovo[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1888-10-29T00:00:00Z[3] and +1888-11-10T00:00:00Z[12].

Education

Educated at Q28666742[20], a Gymnasium[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1804[30] and Bauman Moscow State Technical University[21], a national research university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1830[33], headquartered in Moscow[34]. Andrei Tupolev earned the academic degree of Doctor in Engineering[35]. He studied under Nikolay Zhukovsky[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6], politician[7], engineer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. Employers include Tupolev[18], an aerospace manufacturer[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1922[39], headquartered in Moscow[40] and Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute[19], a research institute[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1918[43], headquartered in Zhukovsky[44]. Andrei Tupolev held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17]. He supervised Q21857219 as a doctoral student[45].

Recognition

Awards received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[22], a class of award[46], in Soviet Union[47]; USSR State Prize[23], a Soviet state award[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1966[50]; Order of Lenin[24], an order[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1930[53]; Order of the October Revolution[25], an order[54], in Soviet Union[55], founded in 1967[56]; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[57], in Soviet Union[58]; and Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[59], in Soviet Union[60].

Personal Life

A child of Andrei Tupolev was Alexei Tupolev[14]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[61].

Death and Burial

Andrei Tupolev died on +1972-12-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Andrei Tupolev include Tupolev[62], an aerospace manufacturer[63], in Russia[64], founded in 1922[65], headquartered in Moscow[66]; Vnukovo International Airport[67], an international airport[68], in Russia[69], founded in 1941[70]; Kazan State Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev[71], a national research university[72], in Russia[73], founded in 1932[74], headquartered in Karl Marks Street 10, Kazan[75]; and 12704 Tupolev[76], an asteroid[77].

Why It Matters

Andrei Tupolev ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Tupolev[62], an aerospace manufacturer[63], in Russia[64], founded in 1922[65], headquartered in Moscow[66]; Vnukovo International Airport[67], an international airport[68], in Russia[69], founded in 1941[70]; Kazan State Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev[71], a national research university[72], in Russia[73], founded in 1932[74], headquartered in Karl Marks Street 10, Kazan[75]; and 12704 Tupolev[76], an asteroid[77].

FAQs

Where was Andrei Tupolev born?

Andrei Tupolev was born in Pustomazovo[2].

Where did Andrei Tupolev die?

Andrei Tupolev passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Andrei Tupolev do for work?

Andrei Tupolev worked as military flight engineer[6], politician[7], engineer[8], businessperson[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

Where did Andrei Tupolev go to school?

Andrei Tupolev was educated at Q28666742[20] and Bauman Moscow State Technical University[21].

What awards did Andrei Tupolev receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[22], USSR State Prize[23], Order of Lenin[24], and Order of the October Revolution[25].

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  1. 27d ago · Toghrul R · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allegiance Soviet Union
    Employer Tupolev, Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, Faces of Moscow
    Sex or gender male
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