Boris Volchek

Soviet cinematographer, film director and screenwriter (1905-1974)
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Boris Volchek

Summary

Boris Volchek is a human[1]. Born in Vitebsk[2], he… he was born on +1905-12-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +1974-05-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], and pedagogue[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Boris Volchek was born in Vitebsk[2].
  • Boris Volchek died in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Volchek was born on +1905-12-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Boris Volchek died on +1974-05-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Boris Volchek is buried at Kuntsevo Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Boris Volchek was Galina Volchek[13].
  • Boris Volchek held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Boris Volchek held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Boris Volchek worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • Boris Volchek's professions included film director[7].
  • Boris Volchek's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Boris Volchek's professions included camera operator[9].
  • Boris Volchek worked as a pedagogue[10].
  • Among Boris Volchek's employers was Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].
  • Boris Volchek's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[17].
  • Boris Volchek received the Stalin Prize[18].
  • Boris Volchek received the USSR State Prize[19].
  • Boris Volchek received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20].
  • Boris Volchek received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].
  • Boris Volchek received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[22].
  • Boris Volchek received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[23].
  • Boris Volchek was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[24].
  • Boris Volchek is recorded as male[25].
  • Boris Volchek's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Boris Volchek was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vitebsk[2], Boris Volchek… he was born on +1905-12-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Boris Volchek's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], and pedagogue[10]. Boris Volchek was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[18], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1941[30]; USSR State Prize[19], a Soviet state award[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1966[33]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], a medallion[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1945[36]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1928[39]; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[22], an official honorary title of RSFSR[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1931[42]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[23], a jubilee medal[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1947[45].

Personal Life

A child of Boris Volchek was Galina Volchek[13]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

Death and Burial

Boris Volchek died on +1974-05-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Boris Volchek has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Boris Volchek born?

Boris Volchek's place of birth was Vitebsk[2].

Where did Boris Volchek die?

Boris Volchek passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Boris Volchek do for work?

Boris Volchek worked as cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], and pedagogue[10].

Where did Boris Volchek go to school?

Boris Volchek was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[17].

What awards did Boris Volchek receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[18], USSR State Prize[19], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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