Boris Grakov

Russian and Soviet archaeologist
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Boris Grakov

Summary

Boris Grakov is a human[1]. He was born in Onega[2]. He was born on December 1, 1899[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on September 14, 1970[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], linguist[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Grakov was born in Onega[2].
  • Boris Grakov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Grakov was born on December 1, 1899[3].
  • Boris Grakov was born on December 13, 1899[10].
  • Boris Grakov died on September 14, 1970[5].
  • Boris Grakov is buried at Donskoe cemetery[11].
  • Among Boris Grakov's spouses was Olga Krivtsova-Grakova[12].
  • Boris Grakov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Boris Grakov held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Boris Grakov held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Boris Grakov's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Boris Grakov's professions included linguist[7].
  • Boris Grakov's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Boris Grakov's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Boris Grakov was employed by MSU Faculty of History[17].
  • Boris Grakov was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18].
  • Boris Grakov's education included a stint at Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[19].
  • Boris Grakov's doctoral advisor was Vasily Gorodtsov[20].
  • Boris Grakov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].
  • Boris Grakov is recorded as male[22].
  • Boris Grakov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Boris Grakov supervised Yury Vinogradov as a doctoral student[24].
  • Boris Grakov supervised Boris Shramko as a doctoral student[25].
  • Boris Grakov supervised Petr Liberov as a doctoral student[26].
  • Boris Grakov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Onega[2], Boris Grakov… Recorded date of birth include December 1, 1899[3] and December 13, 1899[10].

Education

Educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1755[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[19], a faculty of social sciences[32], in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[33], founded in 1919[34]. Boris Grakov's doctoral advisor was Vasily Gorodtsov[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], linguist[7], and archaeologist[8]. Boris Grakov's field of work was archaeology[16]. Among his employers was MSU Faculty of History[17]. Doctoral students include Yury Vinogradov[24], an epigrapher[35], 1946–2000[36], of Soviet Union[37], specialised in history[38]; Boris Shramko[25], a docent[39], 1921–2012[40], of Soviet Union[41], awarded the Order of the Red Star[42], specialised in ancient history[43]; and Petr Liberov[26], an archaeologist[44], 1904–1983[45], of Russian Empire[46], specialised in archaeology[47].

Recognition

Boris Grakov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].

Personal Life

Boris Grakov was married to Olga Krivtsova-Grakova[12].

Death and Burial

Boris Grakov died on September 14, 1970[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Boris Grakov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

His notable doctoral advisees include Boris Shramko[49], a docent[50], 1921–2012[51], of Soviet Union[52], awarded the Order of the Red Star[53], specialised in ancient history[54].

FAQs

Where was Boris Grakov born?

Boris Grakov's place of birth was Onega[2].

Where did Boris Grakov die?

Boris Grakov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Boris Grakov married to?

Boris Grakov's spouses include Olga Krivtsova-Grakova[12].

What did Boris Grakov do for work?

Boris Grakov worked as anthropologist[6], linguist[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Boris Grakov go to school?

Boris Grakov was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18] and Faculty of Social Sciences of Moscow State University[19].

What awards did Boris Grakov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].

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  24. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Academic degree Doctor of Historical Sciences
    Given name Boris
    Field of work archaeology
    Doctoral student Yury Vinogradov, Boris Shramko, Petr Liberov
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