Evgeny Vakhtangov

Russian actor and theatre director (1883-1922)
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Evgeny Vakhtangov
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Evgeny Vakhtangov

Summary

Evgeny Vakhtangov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vladikavkaz[2]. He was born on February 1, 1883[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on May 29, 1922[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], drama teacher[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Evgeny Vakhtangov was born in Vladikavkaz[2].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov died in Moscow[4].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov was born on February 1, 1883[3].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov died on May 29, 1922[5].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Evgeny Vakhtangov was Sergei Evgenievich Vakhtangov[13].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[15].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as a film director[7].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as a drama teacher[9].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as an actor[10].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as a pedagogue[16].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov was employed by Moscow Art Theatre[17].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18].
  • A notable student of Evgeny Vakhtangov was Michael Chekhov[19].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov is recorded as male[20].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov's Commons category is recorded as Yevgeny Vakhtangov[22].
  • The cause of death was cancer[23].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov's given name is recorded as Yevgeny[24].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov studied under Constantine Stanislavsky[25].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov studied under Leopold Sulerzhitsky[26].
  • Evgeny Vakhtangov studied under Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vladikavkaz[2], Evgeny Vakhtangov… he was born on February 1, 1883[3].

Education

Evgeny Vakhtangov was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18]. Studied under Constantine Stanislavsky[25], a theatrical director[28], 1863–1938[29], of Russian Empire[30], awarded the Order of Lenin[31], specialised in theatre art[32]; Leopold Sulerzhitsky[26], a theatrical director[33], 1872–1916[34], of Russian Empire[35]; and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[27], a dramaturge[36], 1858–1943[37], of Russian Empire[38], awarded the Stalin Prize[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], drama teacher[9], actor[10], and pedagogue[16]. Evgeny Vakhtangov was employed by Moscow Art Theatre[17]. A notable student of him was Michael Chekhov[19].

Personal Life

A child of Evgeny Vakhtangov was Sergei Evgenievich Vakhtangov[13].

Death and Burial

Evgeny Vakhtangov died on May 29, 1922[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was cancer[23]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Evgeny Vakhtangov include Vakhtangov Theatre[40], a theatre company[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1921[43], directed by Yury Butusov[44].

Why It Matters

Evgeny Vakhtangov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Vakhtangov Theatre[40], a theatre company[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1921[43], directed by Yury Butusov[44].

FAQs

Where was Evgeny Vakhtangov born?

Born in Vladikavkaz[2], Evgeny Vakhtangov…

Where did Evgeny Vakhtangov die?

Evgeny Vakhtangov died in Moscow[4].

What did Evgeny Vakhtangov do for work?

Evgeny Vakhtangov worked as theatrical director[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], drama teacher[9], and actor[10].

Where did Evgeny Vakhtangov go to school?

Evgeny Vakhtangov was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[18].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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