Igor Novikov

modern pentathlete (1929–2007)
Person human Q939856
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Summary

Igor Novikov was born on October 19, 1929[1], in Drezna[2]. He died on August 30, 2007[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a modern pentathlete[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Serafimovskoe Cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[8]
  • Award received: Master of Sport of the USSR[9], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[10], Medal "For Labour Valour"[11], Merited Coach of the USSR[12], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[13], Q25486924[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[16]
  • Commons category: Igor Novikov (pentathlete)[17]
  • Sport: modern pentathlon[18]
  • Family name: Novikov[19]
  • Given name: Igor[20]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[21]
  • Participant in: 1952 Summer Olympics[22], modern pentathlon at the 1964 Summer Olympics – individual[23], modern pentathlon at the 1956 Summer Olympics[24], modern pentathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics[25], modern pentathlon at the 1964 Summer Olympics – team[26]
  • Nickname: Armensky Tigr/Armenian Tiger[27]
  • Different from: Igor Novikov[28]
  • Height: 183 cm[29]
  • Mass: 75 kg[30], 165.347 pounds[31]

Why It Matters

Igor Novikov has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Igor Novikov born?

Igor Novikov was born in Drezna[2].

Where did Igor Novikov die?

Igor Novikov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Igor Novikov do for work?

Igor Novikov worked as a modern pentathlete[5].

What awards did Igor Novikov receive?

Honors received include Master of Sport of the USSR[9], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[10], Medal "For Labour Valour"[11], and Merited Coach of the USSR[12].

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  15. [1] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . Olympedia. wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Aramokay · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 21
    Wikipedia languages → ['ca', 'commons', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'hy', 'it', 'k
    Award received → Master of Sport of the USSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Labour Valour" +3
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  2. 22d ago · Kevin Scannell · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → modern pentathlete
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  3. 15w ago · Materialscientist · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
    Place of birth → Drezna
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    Place of death → Saint Petersburg
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