Boris Smirnov

Soviet painter (1903-1986)
Person human Q4424591
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Boris Smirnov

Summary

Boris Smirnov is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1903[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1986[5]. He worked as a painter[6], architect[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], and glass artist[10].

Key Facts

  • Boris Smirnov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Boris Smirnov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Boris Smirnov was born on March 14, 1903[3].
  • Boris Smirnov died on January 1, 1986[5].
  • Boris Smirnov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Russian was Boris Smirnov's native language[12].
  • Boris Smirnov's professions included painter[6].
  • Boris Smirnov's professions included architect[7].
  • Boris Smirnov worked as a designer[8].
  • Boris Smirnov's professions included graphic artist[9].
  • Boris Smirnov worked as a glass artist[10].
  • Boris Smirnov worked as an art educator[13].
  • Boris Smirnov's education included a stint at Repin Institute of Arts[14].
  • A notable student of Boris Smirnov was Q112695155[15].
  • A notable student of Boris Smirnov was Volodymyr Mykhailovych Zhyzhemskyi[16].
  • A notable student of Boris Smirnov was Q87679139[17].
  • Boris Smirnov received the Honored Artist of the RSFSR[18].
  • Boris Smirnov received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[19].
  • Boris Smirnov received the Order of the Red Star[20].
  • Boris Smirnov received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[21].
  • Boris Smirnov is recorded as male[22].
  • Boris Smirnov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Boris Smirnov's family name is recorded as Smirnov[24].
  • Boris Smirnov's given name is recorded as Boris[25].
  • Boris Smirnov's allegiance is recorded as Soviet Union[26].

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Origins and Family

Boris Smirnov was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on March 14, 1903[3]. Russian was his native language[12].

Education

Boris Smirnov's education included a stint at Repin Institute of Arts[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], architect[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], glass artist[10], and art educator[13]. Notable students include Q112695155[15], a painter[27], 1935–1997[28], of Soviet Union[29], awarded the Honored Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[30]; Volodymyr Mykhailovych Zhyzhemskyi[16], a sculptor[31], 1923–1994[32], of Soviet Union[33]; and Q87679139[17], a painter[34], 1934–2004[35], of Soviet Union[36], awarded the Honored Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Honored Artist of the RSFSR[18], an award[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1960[40]; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[19], a campaign medal[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1942[43]; Order of the Red Star[20], a socialist order of merit[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1930[46]; and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[47], in Soviet Union[48].

Death and Burial

Boris Smirnov died on January 1, 1986[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Boris Smirnov born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Boris Smirnov…

Where did Boris Smirnov die?

Boris Smirnov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Boris Smirnov do for work?

Boris Smirnov worked as painter[6], architect[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], and glass artist[10].

Where did Boris Smirnov go to school?

Boris Smirnov was educated at Repin Institute of Arts[14].

What awards did Boris Smirnov receive?

Honors received include Honored Artist of the RSFSR[18], Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[19], Order of the Red Star[20], and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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