Karandash

Soviet clown (1901–1983)
Person human Q1728953
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Karandash

Summary

Karandash is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1901-11-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +1983-03-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], circus performer[7], clown[8], and circus[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Karandash…
  • Karandash died in Moscow[4].
  • Karandash was born on +1901-11-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karandash died on +1983-03-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].
  • Karandash held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Karandash held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Russian was Karandash's native language[14].
  • Karandash worked as an actor[6].
  • Karandash's professions included circus performer[7].
  • Karandash worked as a clown[8].
  • Karandash's professions included circus[9].
  • Karandash was educated at State School of Circus and Variety Arts[15].
  • A notable student of Karandash was Mikhaïl Chouïdine[16].
  • Karandash received the Order of Lenin[17].
  • Karandash received the Hero of Socialist Labour[18].
  • Karandash received the People's Artist of the USSR[19].
  • Karandash received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].
  • Karandash received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].
  • Karandash received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[22].
  • Karandash's image is recorded as Karandash 1939.JPG[23].
  • Karandash is recorded as male[24].
  • Karandash's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karandash's signature is recorded as Karandash-autograph.png[26].
  • Karandash's genre is recorded as clownery[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karandash was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on +1901-11-27T00:00:00Z[3]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Karandash's education included a stint at State School of Circus and Variety Arts[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], circus performer[7], clown[8], and circus[9]. A notable student of Karandash was Mikhaïl Chouïdine[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[17], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Hero of Socialist Labour[18], a title of honor[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1938[33]; People's Artist of the USSR[19], an award[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1936[36]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1928[39]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[21], an official honorary title of RSFSR[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1931[42]; and Merited Artist of the RSFSR[22], a title of honor[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1931[45].

Death and Burial

Karandash died on +1983-03-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Karandash ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Karandash born?

Karandash was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Karandash die?

Karandash passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Karandash do for work?

Karandash worked as actor[6], circus performer[7], clown[8], and circus[9].

Where did Karandash go to school?

Karandash was educated at State School of Circus and Variety Arts[15].

What awards did Karandash receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[17], Hero of Socialist Labour[18], People's Artist of the USSR[19], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . cs.utexas.edu. Retrieved . cs.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Vladislav Khebnikov · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ethnic group Q49542
    Place of burial Kuntsevo Cemetery
    Occupation actor, circus performer, clown +1
    Place of death Moscow
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