Arkady Shevchenko

Soviet diplomat and defector to the West (1930–1998)
Person human Q2668698
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Arkady Shevchenko

Summary

Arkady Shevchenko is a human[1]. Born in Horlivka[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1930[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 28, 1998[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arkady Shevchenko's place of birth was Horlivka[2].
  • Arkady Shevchenko passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Arkady Shevchenko was born on October 11, 1930[3].
  • Arkady Shevchenko died on February 28, 1998[5].
  • Arkady Shevchenko is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[10].
  • Arkady Shevchenko held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's professions included spy[7].
  • Arkady Shevchenko worked as a politician[8].
  • Among Arkady Shevchenko's employers was United Nations[12].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's education included a stint at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[13].
  • Arkady Shevchenko is recorded as male[14].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Arkady Shevchenko was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[16].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's Commons category is recorded as Arkady Shevchenko[17].
  • The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[18].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's family name is recorded as Shevchenko[19].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's given name is recorded as Arkady[20].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's significant event is recorded as nevozvrashchentsy[21].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Arkady Shevchenko's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Arkady Shevchenko was born in Horlivka[2]. He was born on October 11, 1930[3].

Education

Arkady Shevchenko's education included a stint at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8]. Among Arkady Shevchenko's employers was United Nations[12].

Personal Life

Arkady Shevchenko was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[16].

Death and Burial

Arkady Shevchenko died on February 28, 1998[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[18]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Arkady Shevchenko ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Arkady Shevchenko born?

Born in Horlivka[2], Arkady Shevchenko…

Where did Arkady Shevchenko die?

Arkady Shevchenko passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Arkady Shevchenko do for work?

Arkady Shevchenko worked as diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8].

Where did Arkady Shevchenko go to school?

Arkady Shevchenko was educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth Horlivka
    Educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations
    Given name Arkady
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