Galina Vishnevskaya
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Galina Vishnevskaya
Summary
Galina Vishnevskaya is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], she… she was born on October 25, 1926[3]. She passed away in Moscow[4]. She died on December 11, 2012[5]. She worked as an actor[6], opera singer[7], music educator[8], biographer[9], and diarist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,842 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Galina Vishnevskaya was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
- Galina Vishnevskaya passed away in Moscow[4].
- Galina Vishnevskaya was born on October 25, 1926[3].
- Galina Vishnevskaya died on December 11, 2012[5].
- Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
- Galina Vishnevskaya was married to Mstislav Rostropovich[13].
- A child of Galina Vishnevskaya was Elena Rostropovich[14].
- Galina Vishnevskaya held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
- Galina Vishnevskaya held citizenship in Russia[16].
- Russian was Galina Vishnevskaya's native language[17].
- Galina Vishnevskaya worked as an actor[6].
- Galina Vishnevskaya's professions included opera singer[7].
- Galina Vishnevskaya's professions included music educator[8].
- Galina Vishnevskaya's professions included biographer[9].
- Galina Vishnevskaya worked as a diarist[10].
- Galina Vishnevskaya worked as a theatrical director[18].
- Galina Vishnevskaya's education included a stint at Q16678507[19].
- Galina Vishnevskaya's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[20].
- A notable student of Galina Vishnevskaya was Njål Sparbo[21].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the People's Artist of the USSR[23].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the Order of Lenin[24].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the Officer of Arts and Letters[25].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"[26].
- Galina Vishnevskaya received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[27].
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Origins and Family
Galina Vishnevskaya's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. She was born on October 25, 1926[3]. Russian was her native language[17].
Education
Educated at Q16678507[19], a school[28], in Russia[29] and Moscow Conservatory[20], a conservatory[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1866[32], headquartered in Moscow[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], opera singer[7], music educator[8], biographer[9], diarist[10], and theatrical director[18]. A notable student of Galina Vishnevskaya was Njål Sparbo[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; People's Artist of the USSR[23], an award[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1936[38]; Order of Lenin[24], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; Officer of Arts and Letters[25], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"[26], a jubilee medal[44], in Russia[45], founded in 2003[46]; and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[27], a grade of an order[47], in Russia[48].
Personal Life
Among Galina Vishnevskaya's spouses was Mstislav Rostropovich[13]. A child of her was Elena Rostropovich[14]. Her religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[49].
Death and Burial
Galina Vishnevskaya died on December 11, 2012[5]. She died in Moscow[4]. She is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Galina Vishnevskaya include 4919 Vishnevskaya[50], an asteroid[51].
Why It Matters
Galina Vishnevskaya ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,842 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for her include 4919 Vishnevskaya[50], an asteroid[51].
FAQs
Where was Galina Vishnevskaya born?
Galina Vishnevskaya's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Galina Vishnevskaya die?
Galina Vishnevskaya passed away in Moscow[4].
Who was Galina Vishnevskaya married to?
Galina Vishnevskaya's spouses include Mstislav Rostropovich[13].
What did Galina Vishnevskaya do for work?
Galina Vishnevskaya worked as actor[6], opera singer[7], music educator[8], biographer[9], and diarist[10].
Where did Galina Vishnevskaya go to school?
Galina Vishnevskaya was educated at Q16678507[19] and Moscow Conservatory[20].
What awards did Galina Vishnevskaya receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], People's Artist of the USSR[23], Order of Lenin[24], and Officer of Arts and Letters[25].