Gadzhi Gamzatov

literary scholar, folklorist, sociologist and orientalist (1926-2011)
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Summary

Gadzhi Gamzatov was born on May 5, 1926[1], in Tsada[2]. He died on October 6, 2011[3], in Makhachkala[4]. He worked as a scientist[5], literary scholar[6], folklorist[7], and orientalist[8]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: October 5, 2011[10]
  • Father: Gamzat Tsadasa[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[12], Russia[13]
  • Field of work: literary studies[14], folkloristics[15], sociolinguistics[16], oriental studies[17]
  • Employer: Dagestan Scientific Center RAS[18]
  • Educated at: Dagestan State Pedagogical University[19], Dagestan State University[20]
  • Award received: Order of the Badge of Honour[21], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[22], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23], Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[25], Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26], Jubilee Medal "65 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[28], Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[29]
  • Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[30], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Philology[33]
  • Professorship: corresponding member of RAS[34], full member of RAS[35]
  • Work location: Dagestan[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[37]

FAQs

Where was Gadzhi Gamzatov born?

Gadzhi Gamzatov was born in Tsada[2].

Where did Gadzhi Gamzatov die?

Gadzhi Gamzatov passed away in Makhachkala[4].

Who were Gadzhi Gamzatov's parents?

Gadzhi Gamzatov's father was Gamzat Tsadasa[11].

What did Gadzhi Gamzatov do for work?

Gadzhi Gamzatov worked as a scientist[5], literary scholar[6], folklorist[7], and orientalist[8].

Where did Gadzhi Gamzatov go to school?

Gadzhi Gamzatov was educated at Dagestan State Pedagogical University[19] and Dagestan State University[20].

What awards did Gadzhi Gamzatov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[21], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[22], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23], and Order of Friendship of Peoples[24].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [32] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [10] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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