Konstantin Simonov
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Summary
Konstantin Simonov was born in Saint Petersburg[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a journalist[3], poet[4], translator[5], playwright[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,911 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mahilow District[9]
- Father: Mikhail Simonov[10]
- Mother: Aleksandra Obolenskaya[11]
- Spouse: Natalia Sokolova[12], Valentina Serova[13], Larisa Zhadova[14], Evgenia Laskina[15]
- Child: Aleksei Simonov[16]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[17]
- Occupation: writer[18], prose writer[19], politician[20], war correspondent[21]
- Field of work: writer[22]
- Position held: deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[23]
- Educated at: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[24], Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[25], V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy[26]
- Award received: Stalin Prize[27], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[28], Order of the Red Banner[29], Order of Lenin[30], Hero of Socialist Labour[31], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[32], Lenin Prize[33], Order of the Badge of Honour[34], Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"[35], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[36], Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"[37], Medal "Veteran of Labour"[38], Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"[39], Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[42]
- Movement: socialist realism[43]
- Genre: short novel[44], narrative poetry[45], verse[46], sketch story[47], novella[48], long poem[49], poetry[50], drama[51]
Why It Matters
Konstantin Simonov has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Dead and Alive[54], a literary work[55] and Wait for Me[56], a literary work[57].
FAQs
Where was Konstantin Simonov born?
Konstantin Simonov was born in Saint Petersburg[1].
Where did Konstantin Simonov die?
Konstantin Simonov died in Moscow[2].
Who were Konstantin Simonov's parents?
Konstantin Simonov's father was Mikhail Simonov[10]. Konstantin Simonov's mother was Aleksandra Obolenskaya[11].
Who was Konstantin Simonov married to?
Konstantin Simonov's spouses include Natalia Sokolova[12], Valentina Serova[13], Larisa Zhadova[14], and Evgenia Laskina[15].
What did Konstantin Simonov do for work?
Konstantin Simonov worked as a journalist[3], poet[4], translator[5], playwright[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Konstantin Simonov go to school?
Konstantin Simonov was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[24], Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[25], and V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy[26].
What awards did Konstantin Simonov receive?
Honors received include Stalin Prize[27], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[28], Order of the Red Banner[29], and Order of Lenin[30].