Andrey Kuraev

Russian Orthodox cleric
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Andrey Kuraev

Summary

Andrey Kuraev is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on February 15, 1963[3]. He worked as a religious figure[4], public figure[5], writer[6], theologian[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Andrey Kuraev's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Andrey Kuraev was born on February 15, 1963[3].
  • Andrey Kuraev's father was Vyacheslav Kuraev[10].
  • Andrey Kuraev held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Andrey Kuraev held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Russian was Andrey Kuraev's native language[13].
  • Andrey Kuraev worked as a religious figure[4].
  • Andrey Kuraev worked as a public figure[5].
  • Andrey Kuraev's professions included writer[6].
  • Andrey Kuraev worked as a theologian[7].
  • Andrey Kuraev worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Andrey Kuraev's professions included opinion journalist[14].
  • Andrey Kuraev's field of work was religious philosophy[15].
  • Andrey Kuraev's field of work was ethics[16].
  • Andrey Kuraev's field of work was religious studies[17].
  • Andrey Kuraev's field of work was theology[18].
  • Andrey Kuraev was employed by Moscow Theological Academy[19].
  • Andrey Kuraev was employed by Saint Tikhon Orthodox University of the Humanities[20].
  • Andrey Kuraev was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].
  • Andrey Kuraev was employed by Russian Orthodox University[22].
  • Andrey Kuraev's doctoral advisor was Pavel Gurevich[23].
  • Andrey Kuraev's doctoral advisor was Alexander Dobrokhotov[24].
  • Andrey Kuraev's doctoral advisor was Kirill Nikonov[25].
  • Andrey Kuraev's doctoral advisor was Mikhail Novikov[26].
  • Andrey Kuraev's doctoral advisor was Vladimir Mironov[27].

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Origins and Family

Andrey Kuraev was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on February 15, 1963[3]. His father was Vyacheslav Kuraev[10]. Russian was his native language[13].

Education

Doctoral advisors include Pavel Gurevich[23], a sociologist[28], 1933–2018[29], of Soviet Union[30], specialised in philosophy[31]; Alexander Dobrokhotov[24], a philosopher[32], b. 1950[33], of Soviet Union[34], specialised in history of philosophy[35]; Kirill Nikonov[25], a religious studies scholar[36], 1938–2015[37], of Soviet Union[38], specialised in religious studies[39]; Mikhail Novikov[26], a religious studies scholar[40], 1918–1993[41], of Soviet Union[42], awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[43], specialised in religious studies[44]; Vladimir Mironov[27], a scientist[45], 1953–2020[46], of Soviet Union[47], awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; and Igor Yablokov[50], a religious studies scholar[51], b. 1936[52], of Soviet Union[53], awarded the Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[54], specialised in religious studies[55]. Academic degrees include PhD in Philosophical Sciences[56] and Candidate of Theology[57]. Studied under Pavel Gurevich[58], Alexander Dobrokhotov[59], Vladimir Mironov[60], and Kirill Nikonov[61].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include religious figure[4], public figure[5], writer[6], theologian[7], philosopher[8], and opinion journalist[14]. Fields of work include religious philosophy[15], a type of world view[62]; ethics[16], a branch of philosophy[63]; religious studies[17], an academic major[64]; and theology[18], an academic discipline[65]. Employers include Moscow Theological Academy[19], an educational institution[66], in Russia[67], founded in 1687[68]; Saint Tikhon Orthodox University of the Humanities[20], a university[69], in Russia[70], founded in 1991[71], headquartered in Moscow[72]; Lomonosov Moscow State University[21], a public university[73], in Russia[74], founded in 1755[75], headquartered in Moscow[76]; and Russian Orthodox University[22], a university[77], in Russia[78], founded in 1993[79]. Notable students include Q20020962[80] and Anna Danilova[81]. Doctoral students include Anna Danilova[82], a journalist[83], b. 1981[84], of Russia[85], awarded the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of mass media[86], specialised in philology[87] and Q20020962[88].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Nestor the Chronicler[89], an order[90], in Ukraine[91] and Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class[92], a grade of an order[93], in Russia[94].

Personal Life

Andrey Kuraev's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[95].

Why It Matters

Andrey Kuraev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]

FAQs

Where was Andrey Kuraev born?

Andrey Kuraev's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Who were Andrey Kuraev's parents?

Andrey Kuraev's father was Vyacheslav Kuraev[10].

What did Andrey Kuraev do for work?

Andrey Kuraev worked as religious figure[4], public figure[5], writer[6], theologian[7], and philosopher[8].

What awards did Andrey Kuraev receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Nestor the Chronicler[89] and Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class[92].

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