Leonid Kogan

Soviet violinist (1924–1982)
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Leonid Kogan

Summary

Leonid Kogan is a human[1]. Born in Dnipro[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1924[3]. He died in Mytishchi[4]. He died on December 17, 1982[5]. He worked as a violinist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Leonid Kogan's place of birth was Dnipro[2].
  • Leonid Kogan passed away in Mytishchi[4].
  • Leonid Kogan was born on November 14, 1924[3].
  • Leonid Kogan died on December 17, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].
  • Among Leonid Kogan's spouses was Elizabeth Gilels[9].
  • A child of Leonid Kogan was Pavel Kogan[10].
  • Leonid Kogan held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Leonid Kogan's professions included violinist[6].
  • Leonid Kogan was employed by Moscow Conservatory[12].
  • Leonid Kogan's education included a stint at Central Music School[13].
  • Leonid Kogan's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[14].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kogan was Igor Gruppman[15].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kogan was Hratchia Haroutunian[16].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kogan was Eduard Tadevosyan[17].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kogan was Viktoria Mullova[18].
  • A notable student of Leonid Kogan was Alexandre Brussilovsky[19].
  • Leonid Kogan received the Order of Lenin[20].
  • Leonid Kogan received the People's Artist of the USSR[21].
  • Leonid Kogan received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22].
  • Leonid Kogan received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Leonid Kogan received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[24].
  • Leonid Kogan received the Lenin Prize[25].
  • Leonid Kogan is recorded as male[26].
  • Leonid Kogan's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dnipro[2], Leonid Kogan… he was born on November 14, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Central Music School[13], a middle school[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1932[30] and Moscow Conservatory[14], a conservatory[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1866[33], headquartered in Moscow[34].

Career and Affiliations

Leonid Kogan worked as a violinist[6]. He was employed by Moscow Conservatory[12]. Notable students include Igor Gruppman[15], a conductor[35], b. 1956[36], of Ukraine[37]; Hratchia Haroutunian[16], a violinist[38], b. 1950[39], of Armenia[40], awarded the Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition[41]; Eduard Tadevosyan[17], a violinist[42], b. 1947[43], of Soviet Union[44], awarded the honorary citizen of Yerevan[45]; Viktoria Mullova[18], a violinist[46], b. 1959[47], of Soviet Union[48], awarded the 1st prize of the Tchaikovsky International Competition[49], specialised in music[50]; and Alexandre Brussilovsky[19], a violinist[51], b. 1953[52], of Soviet Union[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[20], an order[54], in Soviet Union[55], founded in 1930[56]; People's Artist of the USSR[21], an award[57], in Soviet Union[58], founded in 1936[59]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], a socialist order of merit[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1928[62]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], an official honorary title of RSFSR[63], in Soviet Union[64], founded in 1931[65]; Merited Artist of the RSFSR[24], a title of honor[66], in Soviet Union[67], founded in 1931[68]; and Lenin Prize[25], a Soviet state award[69], in Soviet Union[70], founded in 1925[71].

Personal Life

Among Leonid Kogan's spouses was Elizabeth Gilels[9]. A child of him was Pavel Kogan[10]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[72].

Death and Burial

Leonid Kogan died on December 17, 1982[5]. He passed away in Mytishchi[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[73]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonid Kogan include Leonid Kogan Philharmonic Hall Dnipro[74], a philharmonic society[75], in Ukraine[76].

Why It Matters

Leonid Kogan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

Entities named for him include Leonid Kogan Philharmonic Hall Dnipro[74], a philharmonic society[75], in Ukraine[76].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Kogan born?

Leonid Kogan was born in Dnipro[2].

Where did Leonid Kogan die?

Leonid Kogan passed away in Mytishchi[4].

Who was Leonid Kogan married to?

Leonid Kogan's spouses include Elizabeth Gilels[9].

What did Leonid Kogan do for work?

Leonid Kogan worked as violinist[6].

Where did Leonid Kogan go to school?

Leonid Kogan was educated at Central Music School[13] and Moscow Conservatory[14].

What awards did Leonid Kogan receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[20], People's Artist of the USSR[21], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], and People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].

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