Boris Gorodetsky

Soviet historian (1896–1974)
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Boris Gorodetsky

Summary

Boris Gorodetsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kostroma[2]. He was born on July 10, 1896[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on June 4, 1974[5]. He worked as a scientist[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kostroma[2], Boris Gorodetsky…
  • Boris Gorodetsky died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was born on July 10, 1896[3].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was born on June 28, 1896[8].
  • Boris Gorodetsky died on June 4, 1974[5].
  • Boris Gorodetsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Boris Gorodetsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's professions included scientist[6].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's field of work was history[11].
  • Boris Gorodetsky held the position of dean[12].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was employed by Pushkin House[13].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was employed by Perm State National Research University[14].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was employed by National Library of Russia[15].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's doctoral advisor was Boris Tomashevsky[16].
  • Boris Gorodetsky received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17].
  • Boris Gorodetsky received the Order of the Red Star[18].
  • Boris Gorodetsky received the Order of the Badge of Honour[19].
  • Boris Gorodetsky received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[20].
  • Boris Gorodetsky is recorded as male[21].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Boris Gorodetsky was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Boris Gorodetsky earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[24].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's family name is recorded as Gorodetsky[25].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's given name is recorded as Boris[26].
  • Boris Gorodetsky's work location is recorded as Perm State National Research University[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Gorodetsky was born in Kostroma[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1896[3] and June 28, 1896[8].

Education

Boris Gorodetsky's doctoral advisor was Boris Tomashevsky[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[24].

Career and Affiliations

Boris Gorodetsky worked as a scientist[6]. His field of work was history[11]. Employers include Pushkin House[13], an institute[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg Port Customs Building[31]; Perm State National Research University[14], a national research university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1916[34], headquartered in Perm[35]; and National Library of Russia[15], a national library[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1795[38]. He held the position of dean[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17], a medallion[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1945[41]; Order of the Red Star[18], a socialist order of merit[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1930[44]; Order of the Badge of Honour[19], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1935[47]; and Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[20], a campaign medal[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1942[50].

Personal Life

Boris Gorodetsky was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].

Death and Burial

Boris Gorodetsky died on June 4, 1974[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Boris Gorodetsky is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Boris Gorodetsky born?

Born in Kostroma[2], Boris Gorodetsky…

Where did Boris Gorodetsky die?

Boris Gorodetsky passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Boris Gorodetsky do for work?

Boris Gorodetsky worked as scientist[6].

What awards did Boris Gorodetsky receive?

Honors received include Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17], Order of the Red Star[18], Order of the Badge of Honour[19], and Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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