Konstantin Simonov

Soviet writer, poet, playwright and wartime correspondent (1915-1979)
Person human Q44695
Konstantin Simonov
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Konstantin Simonov

Summary

Konstantin Simonov is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He passed away in Moscow[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], poet[5], translator[6], playwright[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Konstantin Simonov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Konstantin Simonov died in Moscow[3].
  • Burial took place at Mahilow District[10].
  • Konstantin Simonov's father was Mikhail Simonov[11].
  • Konstantin Simonov's mother was Aleksandra Obolenskaya[12].
  • Konstantin Simonov was married to Natalia Sokolova[13].
  • Konstantin Simonov was married to Valentina Serova[14].
  • Among Konstantin Simonov's spouses was Larisa Zhadova[15].
  • Among Konstantin Simonov's spouses was Evgenia Laskina[16].
  • A child of Konstantin Simonov was Aleksei Simonov[17].
  • Konstantin Simonov held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Konstantin Simonov's professions included journalist[4].
  • Konstantin Simonov worked as a poet[5].
  • Konstantin Simonov's professions included translator[6].
  • Konstantin Simonov worked as a playwright[7].
  • Konstantin Simonov's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Konstantin Simonov worked as a writer[19].
  • Konstantin Simonov's field of work was writer[20].
  • Konstantin Simonov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[21].
  • Konstantin Simonov was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[22].
  • Konstantin Simonov's education included a stint at Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[23].
  • Konstantin Simonov's education included a stint at V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy[24].
  • Konstantin Simonov received the Stalin Prize[25].
  • Konstantin Simonov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26].
  • Konstantin Simonov received the Order of the Red Banner[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: SU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1915-11-28[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1979-08-28[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 4cf6e022-b17d-46c5-a5c3-0abf3eddc088[32]

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Origins and Family

Konstantin Simonov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. His father was Mikhail Simonov[11]. His mother was Aleksandra Obolenskaya[12].

Education

Educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[22], a higher education institution[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1933[35]; Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[23], a school[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1931[38]; and V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy[24], a military academy[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1919[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], poet[5], translator[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[19]. Konstantin Simonov's field of work was writer[20]. He held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[25], a Soviet state award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1941[44]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26], a campaign medal[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1945[47]; Order of the Red Banner[27], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1918[50]; Order of Lenin[51], an order[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1930[54]; Hero of Socialist Labour[55], a title of honor[56], in Soviet Union[57], founded in 1938[58]; and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[59].

Personal Life

Spouses include Natalia Sokolova[13], an opinion journalist[60], 1916–2002[61], of Russian Empire[62]; Valentina Serova[14], an actor[63], 1917–1975[64], of Soviet Union[65], awarded the Stalin Prize[66]; Larisa Zhadova[15], a scientist[67], 1927–1981[68], of Soviet Union[69], specialised in art history[70]; and Evgenia Laskina[16], 1915–1991[71], of Soviet Union[72]. A child of Konstantin Simonov was Aleksei Simonov[17]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[73].

Death and Burial

Konstantin Simonov died in Moscow[3]. Burial took place at Mahilow District[10].

Why It Matters

Konstantin Simonov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

Works attributed to him include Dead and Alive[76], a literary work[77] and Wait for Me[78], a literary work[79].

FAQs

Where was Konstantin Simonov born?

Konstantin Simonov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Konstantin Simonov die?

Konstantin Simonov died in Moscow[3].

Who were Konstantin Simonov's parents?

Konstantin Simonov's father was Mikhail Simonov[11]. Konstantin Simonov's mother was Aleksandra Obolenskaya[12].

Who was Konstantin Simonov married to?

Konstantin Simonov's spouses include Natalia Sokolova[13], Valentina Serova[14], Larisa Zhadova[15], and Evgenia Laskina[16].

What did Konstantin Simonov do for work?

Konstantin Simonov worked as journalist[4], poet[5], translator[6], playwright[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Konstantin Simonov go to school?

Konstantin Simonov was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[22], Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[23], and V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy[24].

What awards did Konstantin Simonov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[25], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26], Order of the Red Banner[27], and Order of Lenin[51].

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