Boris Polevoy

Soviet writer (1908–1981)
Person human Q580048
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Boris Polevoy

Summary

Boris Polevoy is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on March 4, 1908[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on July 12, 1981[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Boris Polevoy was born in Moscow[2].
  • Boris Polevoy died in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Polevoy was born on March 4, 1908[3].
  • Boris Polevoy was born on March 17, 1908[9].
  • Boris Polevoy died on July 12, 1981[5].
  • Boris Polevoy died on June 12, 1981[10].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].
  • Boris Polevoy held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Boris Polevoy worked as a writer[6].
  • Boris Polevoy worked as a journalist[7].
  • Boris Polevoy held the position of editor-in-chief[13].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Stalin Prize[14].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Order of the Red Banner[16].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Order of Lenin[17].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Hero of Socialist Labour[18].
  • Boris Polevoy received the Order of the October Revolution[19].
  • Boris Polevoy was a member of USSR Union of Writers[20].
  • Boris Polevoy is recorded as male[21].
  • Boris Polevoy's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Boris Polevoy was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Boris Polevoy's Commons category is recorded as Boris Polevoy[24].
  • Boris Polevoy was part of the conflict Eastern Front[25].
  • Boris Polevoy's family name is recorded as Polevoy[26].
  • Boris Polevoy's given name is recorded as Boris[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Polevoy was born in Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 4, 1908[3] and March 17, 1908[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and journalist[7]. Boris Polevoy held the position of editor-in-chief[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[14], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1941[30]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], a campaign medal[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1945[33]; Order of the Red Banner[16], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1918[36]; Order of Lenin[17], an order[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1930[39]; Hero of Socialist Labour[18], a title of honor[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1938[42]; and Order of the October Revolution[19], an order[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1967[45].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 12, 1981[5] and June 12, 1981[10]. Boris Polevoy died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Boris Polevoy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include The Story of a Real Man[48], a version, edition or translation[49], founded in 1946[50].

FAQs

Where was Boris Polevoy born?

Boris Polevoy was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Boris Polevoy die?

Boris Polevoy passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Boris Polevoy do for work?

Boris Polevoy worked as writer[6] and journalist[7].

What awards did Boris Polevoy receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[14], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], Order of the Red Banner[16], and Order of Lenin[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . russiapedia.rt.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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