Gherman Titov

Soviet cosmonaut (1935-2000)
Person human Q152298
Gherman Titov
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Gherman Titov

Summary

Gherman Titov is a human[1]. Born in Verkh-Zhilino[2], he… he was born on September 11, 1935[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on September 20, 2000[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], astronaut[7], writer[8], politician[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gherman Titov was born in Verkh-Zhilino[2].
  • Gherman Titov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Gherman Titov was born on September 11, 1935[3].
  • Gherman Titov died on September 20, 2000[5].
  • Gherman Titov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Gherman Titov's father was Stepan Titov[13].
  • Gherman Titov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Gherman Titov held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Gherman Titov's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Gherman Titov's professions included astronaut[7].
  • Gherman Titov worked as a writer[8].
  • Gherman Titov's professions included politician[9].
  • Gherman Titov's professions included military personnel[10].
  • Gherman Titov worked as a scientist[16].
  • Gherman Titov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Gherman Titov held the position of member of the State Duma[18].
  • Gherman Titov's education included a stint at Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy[19].
  • Gherman Titov's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[20].
  • Gherman Titov received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Gherman Titov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Gherman Titov received the Order of the October Revolution[23].
  • Gherman Titov received the Order of Karl Marx[24].
  • Gherman Titov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[25].
  • Gherman Titov received the Order of Lenin[26].
  • Gherman Titov was a member of 3rd State Duma of the Russian Federation[27].

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Origins and Family

Gherman Titov was born in Verkh-Zhilino[2]. He was born on September 11, 1935[3]. His father was Stepan Titov[13].

Education

Educated at Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy[19], a defunct organization[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1919[30] and Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[20], a military academy[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1832[33]. Gherman Titov earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Warfare[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], astronaut[7], writer[8], politician[9], military personnel[10], and scientist[16]. Positions held include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17], a historical position[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1937[37] and member of the State Duma[18], an elective office[38], in Russia[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[21], an order[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1930[42]; Hero of the Soviet Union[22], a courage award[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1934[45]; Order of the October Revolution[23], an order[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1967[48]; Order of Karl Marx[24], an order[49], in German Democratic Republic[50], founded in 1953[51]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[25], a grade of an order[52], in Russia[53]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[54], a socialist order of merit[55], in Soviet Union[56], founded in 1928[57].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Communist Party of the Russian Federation[58], a political party[59], in Russia[60], founded in 1993[61], headquartered in Moscow[62] and Communist Party of the Soviet Union[63], a communist party[64], in Russian Empire[65], founded in 1898[66], headquartered in Moscow[67].

Death and Burial

Gherman Titov died on September 20, 2000[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[68]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gherman Titov include Barnaul Airport[69], an airport[70], in Russia[71]; Titov[72], a lunar crater[73]; and 13010 Germantitov[74], an asteroid[75].

Why It Matters

Gherman Titov ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include Barnaul Airport[69], an airport[70], in Russia[71]; Titov[72], a lunar crater[73]; and 13010 Germantitov[74], an asteroid[75].

FAQs

Where was Gherman Titov born?

Gherman Titov was born in Verkh-Zhilino[2].

Where did Gherman Titov die?

Gherman Titov died in Moscow[4].

Who were Gherman Titov's parents?

Gherman Titov's father was Stepan Titov[13].

What did Gherman Titov do for work?

Gherman Titov worked as aircraft pilot[6], astronaut[7], writer[8], politician[9], and military personnel[10].

Where did Gherman Titov go to school?

Gherman Titov was educated at Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy[19] and Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[20].

What awards did Gherman Titov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[21], Hero of the Soviet Union[22], Order of the October Revolution[23], and Order of Karl Marx[24].

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  6. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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