Leonid Menaker

Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter and writer (1928—2012)
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Leonid Menaker

Summary

Leonid Menaker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on September 12, 1929[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on April 21, 2012[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Leonid Menaker's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Leonid Menaker died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Leonid Menaker was born on September 12, 1929[3].
  • Leonid Menaker died on April 21, 2012[5].
  • Leonid Menaker's father was Isaak Menaker[10].
  • Leonid Menaker was married to Alla Chernova[11].
  • Leonid Menaker held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Leonid Menaker held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Russian was Leonid Menaker's native language[14].
  • Leonid Menaker's professions included film director[6].
  • Leonid Menaker's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Leonid Menaker worked as a writer[8].
  • Among Leonid Menaker's employers was Saint Petersburg State University of Cinema and Television[15].
  • Leonid Menaker's education included a stint at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[16].
  • Leonid Menaker received the Order of Honour[17].
  • Leonid Menaker received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[18].
  • Leonid Menaker received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19].
  • Leonid Menaker was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[20].
  • Leonid Menaker is recorded as male[21].
  • Leonid Menaker's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leonid Menaker's family name is recorded as Menaker[23].
  • Leonid Menaker's given name is recorded as Leonid[24].
  • Leonid Menaker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[25].
  • Leonid Menaker's writing language is recorded as Russian[26].
  • Leonid Menaker's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Leonid Menaker[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Menaker's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on September 12, 1929[3]. His father was Isaak Menaker[10]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Leonid Menaker was educated at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8]. Leonid Menaker was employed by Saint Petersburg State University of Cinema and Television[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Honour[17], an order[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1994[30]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[18], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1972[33]; and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19], an official honorary title of RSFSR[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1931[36].

Personal Life

Among Leonid Menaker's spouses was Alla Chernova[11].

Death and Burial

Leonid Menaker died on April 21, 2012[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Leonid Menaker has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Leonid Menaker born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Leonid Menaker…

Where did Leonid Menaker die?

Leonid Menaker passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Leonid Menaker's parents?

Leonid Menaker's father was Isaak Menaker[10].

Who was Leonid Menaker married to?

Leonid Menaker's spouses include Alla Chernova[11].

What did Leonid Menaker do for work?

Leonid Menaker worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Where did Leonid Menaker go to school?

Leonid Menaker was educated at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[16].

What awards did Leonid Menaker receive?

Honors received include Order of Honour[17], Order of Friendship of Peoples[18], and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Leonid
    Spouse Alla Chernova
    Family name Menaker
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