Dmitry Sokolov

Russian biathlete (1924-2009)
Person human Q460943
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Summary

Dmitry Sokolov was born on May 20, 1924[1], in Фадюшино[2]. He died on July 4, 2009[3], in Kurgan[4]. He worked as a biathlete[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kurgan[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Russia[8], Soviet Union[9]
  • Award received: Master of Sport of the USSR[10], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[11], Medal "For Distinguished Labour"[12], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13], Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], Honoured coach of the RSFSR[16], Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[19]
  • Sport: biathlon[20], shooting sports[21]
  • Family name: Sokolov[22]
  • Given name: Dmitry[23]
  • Participant in: 1960 Winter Olympics[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[25]

Why It Matters

Dmitry Sokolov has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Dmitry Sokolov born?

Dmitry Sokolov's place of birth was Фадюшино[2].

Where did Dmitry Sokolov die?

Dmitry Sokolov passed away in Kurgan[4].

What did Dmitry Sokolov do for work?

Dmitry Sokolov worked as a biathlete[5].

What awards did Dmitry Sokolov receive?

Honors received include Master of Sport of the USSR[10], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[11], Medal "For Distinguished Labour"[12], and Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Kurgan
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Russian
    Given name → Dmitry
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