Leonid Kalashnikov

Soviet camera operator (1926-2005)
Person human Q4209164
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Summary

Leonid Kalashnikov was born on September 19, 1926[1], in Krasnodar[2]. He died on November 7, 2005[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a camera operator[5] and cinematographer[6]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Troyekurovskoye cemetery[8]
  • Spouse: Inna Zelentsova[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Russia[11]
  • Employer: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[12]
  • Educated at: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[13]
  • Student: Anastasiya Nifontova[14]
  • Award received: USSR State Prize[15], Order of Lenin[16], Lenin Komsomol Prize[17], Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR[18], Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19]
  • Member of: Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22]
  • Family name: Kalashnikov[23]
  • Given name: Leonid[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[25]
  • Name in native language: Леонид Иванович Калашников[26]

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 a camera operator[5] and cinematographer[6].

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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  19. [1] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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