Leonid Kalashnikov

Soviet camera operator (1926-2005)
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Leonid Kalashnikov

Summary

Leonid Kalashnikov is a human[1]. Born in Krasnodar[2], he… he was born on September 19, 1926[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on November 7, 2005[5]. He worked as a camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Leonid Kalashnikov was born in Krasnodar[2].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov died in Moscow[4].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov was born on September 19, 1926[3].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov died on November 7, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[8].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov was married to Inna Zelentsova[9].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov worked as a camera operator[6].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[12].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kalashnikov was Anastasiya Nifontova[14].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov received the USSR State Prize[15].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov received the Order of Lenin[16].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov received the Lenin Komsomol Prize[17].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov received the Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR[18].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[20].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov is recorded as male[21].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov's family name is recorded as Kalashnikov[24].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov's given name is recorded as Leonid[25].
  • Leonid Kalashnikov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[26].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Kalashnikov was born in Krasnodar[2]. He was born on September 19, 1926[3].

Education

Leonid Kalashnikov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7]. Among Leonid Kalashnikov's employers was Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[12]. A notable student of him was Anastasiya Nifontova[14].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[15], a Soviet state award[27], in Soviet Union[28], founded in 1966[29]; Order of Lenin[16], an order[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1930[32]; Lenin Komsomol Prize[17], a prize[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1966[35]; Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR[18], an art prize[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1965[38]; and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19], an official honorary title of RSFSR[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1931[41].

Personal Life

Among Leonid Kalashnikov's spouses was Inna Zelentsova[9]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].

Death and Burial

Leonid Kalashnikov died on November 7, 2005[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Kalashnikov born?

Leonid Kalashnikov was born in Krasnodar[2].

Where did Leonid Kalashnikov die?

Leonid Kalashnikov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Leonid Kalashnikov married to?

Leonid Kalashnikov's spouses include Inna Zelentsova[9].

What did Leonid Kalashnikov do for work?

Leonid Kalashnikov worked as camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7].

Where did Leonid Kalashnikov go to school?

Leonid Kalashnikov was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13].

What awards did Leonid Kalashnikov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[15], Order of Lenin[16], Lenin Komsomol Prize[17], and Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR[18].

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  20. [3] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Date of death +2005-11-07T00:00:00Z
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    Name in native language Леонид Иванович Калашников
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