Leonid Nikolayev

Russian musician (1878–1942)
Person human Q2023778
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Leonid Nikolayev

Summary

Leonid Nikolayev is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kyiv[2]. He was born on August 1, 1878[3]. He passed away in Tashkent[4]. He died on October 11, 1942[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leonid Nikolayev's place of birth was Kyiv[2].
  • Leonid Nikolayev died in Tashkent[4].
  • Leonid Nikolayev was born on August 1, 1878[3].
  • Leonid Nikolayev was born on August 13, 1878[10].
  • Leonid Nikolayev died on October 11, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Tashkent[11].
  • Leonid Nikolayev held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Leonid Nikolayev held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[13].
  • Leonid Nikolayev held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Leonid Nikolayev worked as a composer[6].
  • Leonid Nikolayev worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Leonid Nikolayev's professions included pianist[8].
  • Among Leonid Nikolayev's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[15].
  • Leonid Nikolayev's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[16].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Samary Savshinsky[17].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Dmitri Shostakovich[18].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Maria Yudina[19].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Gavriil Popov[20].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Alexander Krein[21].
  • A notable student of Leonid Nikolayev was Q125849627[22].
  • Leonid Nikolayev received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Leonid Nikolayev received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24].
  • Leonid Nikolayev received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[25].
  • Leonid Nikolayev is recorded as male[26].
  • Leonid Nikolayev's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Nikolayev's place of birth was Kyiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1878[3] and August 13, 1878[10].

Education

Leonid Nikolayev's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[28]. Studied under Vladimir Pukhalsky[29], a composer[30], 1848–1933[31], of Belarus[32]; Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev[33], a classical composer[34], 1856–1915[35], of Russian Empire[36], specialised in music[37]; Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov[38], a composer[39], 1859–1935[40], of Russian Empire[41], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[42]; and Alexander Vasylovych Khimichenko[43], a flautist[44], 1856–1948[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], and pianist[8]. Among Leonid Nikolayev's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[15]. Notable students include Samary Savshinsky[17], a musicologist[48], 1891–1968[49], of Russian Empire[50], specialised in music[51]; Dmitri Shostakovich[18], a classical composer[52], 1906–1975[53], of Russian Empire[54], awarded the Stalin Prize[55], specialised in opera[56]; Maria Yudina[19], a classical pianist[57], 1899–1970[58], of Russian Empire[59], specialised in music[60]; Gavriil Popov[20], a classical composer[61], 1904–1972[62], of Russian Empire[63], awarded the Stalin Prize[64], specialised in symphony[65]; Alexander Krein[21], a composer[66], 1883–1951[67], of Russian Empire[68], awarded the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[69]; and Q125849627[22], a pianist[70], 1902–1974[71].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], an official honorary title of RSFSR[72], in Soviet Union[73], founded in 1931[74]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], a socialist order of merit[75], in Soviet Union[76], founded in 1928[77]; and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[25], an official honorary title of RSFSR[78], in Soviet Union[79], founded in 1931[80].

Death and Burial

Leonid Nikolayev died on October 11, 1942[5]. He passed away in Tashkent[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[81]. Burial took place at Tashkent[11].

Why It Matters

Leonid Nikolayev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Leonid Nikolayev born?

Leonid Nikolayev's place of birth was Kyiv[2].

Where did Leonid Nikolayev die?

Leonid Nikolayev passed away in Tashkent[4].

What did Leonid Nikolayev do for work?

Leonid Nikolayev worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Leonid Nikolayev go to school?

Leonid Nikolayev was educated at Moscow Conservatory[16].

What awards did Leonid Nikolayev receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[25].

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  1. 26d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['1034212', '2156384']
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    Educated at Moscow Conservatory
    Place of death Tashkent
    Cause of death typhoid fever
    Prabook id ['1034212', '2156384']
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