Gelena Velikanova

Soviet singer, actress, pedagogue (1923–1998)
Person human Q4106208
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Gelena Velikanova

Summary

Gelena Velikanova is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Moscow[2]. She was born on February 27, 1923[3]. She passed away in Moscow[4]. She died on November 10, 1998[5]. She worked as a singer[6], actor[7], and pedagogue[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gelena Velikanova's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Gelena Velikanova passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Gelena Velikanova was born on February 27, 1923[3].
  • Gelena Velikanova died on November 10, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].
  • Gelena Velikanova was married to Nikolay Dorizo[11].
  • Gelena Velikanova held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Gelena Velikanova held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Gelena Velikanova's professions included singer[6].
  • Gelena Velikanova worked as an actor[7].
  • Gelena Velikanova worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Gelena Velikanova's education included a stint at Moscow Art Theatre School[14].
  • Gelena Velikanova received the People's Artist of the Russian Federation[15].
  • Gelena Velikanova received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16].
  • Gelena Velikanova received the Q134081037[17].
  • Gelena Velikanova received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[18].
  • Gelena Velikanova is recorded as female[19].
  • Gelena Velikanova's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gelena Velikanova's genre is pop music[21].
  • Gelena Velikanova's given name is recorded as Gelena[22].
  • Gelena Velikanova's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Gelena Velikanova's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[24].
  • Gelena Velikanova's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[25].
  • Gelena Velikanova's start of work period is recorded as 1950[26].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: SU[28]

  • Began / founded: 1923-02-27[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1998-11-10[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 5341a19e-6915-4a93-bda2-6bceb55b27d5[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Gelena Velikanova… she was born on February 27, 1923[3].

Education

Gelena Velikanova's education included a stint at Moscow Art Theatre School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], and pedagogue[8].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Artist of the Russian Federation[15], an official honorary title of Russia[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1995[34]; Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16], a title of honor[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1931[37]; Q134081037[17]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[18], a jubilee medal[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1997[40].

Personal Life

Gelena Velikanova was married to Nikolay Dorizo[11].

Death and Burial

Gelena Velikanova died on November 10, 1998[5]. She died in Moscow[4]. She is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gelena Velikanova ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Gelena Velikanova born?

Gelena Velikanova's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Gelena Velikanova die?

Gelena Velikanova died in Moscow[4].

Who was Gelena Velikanova married to?

Gelena Velikanova's spouses include Nikolay Dorizo[11].

What did Gelena Velikanova do for work?

Gelena Velikanova worked as singer[6], actor[7], and pedagogue[8].

Where did Gelena Velikanova go to school?

Gelena Velikanova was educated at Moscow Art Theatre School[14].

What awards did Gelena Velikanova receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the Russian Federation[15], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16], Q134081037[17], and Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Gelena
    Spouse Nikolay Dorizo
    Country of citizenship Soviet Union, Russia
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