Leonid Sorokin

Russian and Soviet scientist, professor
Person human Q21148736
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Leonid Sorokin

Summary

Leonid Sorokin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Borisoglebsk[2]. He was born on +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1954-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physicist[7], geophysicist[8], and university teacher[9].

Key Facts

  • Leonid Sorokin's place of birth was Borisoglebsk[2].
  • Leonid Sorokin died in Moscow[4].
  • Leonid Sorokin was born on +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Leonid Sorokin was born on +1886-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Leonid Sorokin died on +1954-09-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Leonid Sorokin died on +1954-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Leonid Sorokin is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].
  • Leonid Sorokin held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Leonid Sorokin held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Leonid Sorokin worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Leonid Sorokin's professions included physicist[7].
  • Leonid Sorokin worked as a geophysicist[8].
  • Leonid Sorokin's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Leonid Sorokin's field of work was physics[15].
  • Leonid Sorokin's field of work was astronomy[16].
  • Leonid Sorokin's field of work was geophysics[17].
  • Leonid Sorokin's field of work was gravimetry[18].
  • Leonid Sorokin's field of work was geophysical survey[19].
  • Leonid Sorokin was employed by Russian State Geological Prospecting University[20].
  • Among Leonid Sorokin's employers was Sternberg Astronomical Institute[21].
  • Leonid Sorokin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22].
  • A notable student of Leonid Sorokin was Valery Leontievich Panteleev[23].
  • Leonid Sorokin received the Order of Lenin[24].
  • Leonid Sorokin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25].
  • Leonid Sorokin received the Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[26].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Sorokin's place of birth was Borisoglebsk[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3] and +1886-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].

Education

Leonid Sorokin's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physicist[7], geophysicist[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include physics[15], a branch of science[28]; astronomy[16], a branch of science[29]; geophysics[17], a branch of science[30]; gravimetry[18]; and geophysical survey[19], a scientific method[31]. Employers include Russian State Geological Prospecting University[20], a university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1930[34] and Sternberg Astronomical Institute[21], a research institute[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1931[37]. A notable student of Leonid Sorokin was Valery Leontievich Panteleev[23]. He supervised Valery Leontievich Panteleev as a doctoral student[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[24], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25], a socialist order of merit[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1928[44]; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[26], a campaign medal[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1944[47]; Stalin Prize[48], a Soviet state award[49], in Soviet Union[50], founded in 1941[51]; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[52], a jubilee medal[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1947[55]; and Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[56], an award[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1954-09-24T00:00:00Z[5] and +1954-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. Leonid Sorokin died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Sorokin born?

Born in Borisoglebsk[2], Leonid Sorokin…

Where did Leonid Sorokin die?

Leonid Sorokin passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Leonid Sorokin do for work?

Leonid Sorokin worked as astronomer[6], physicist[7], geophysicist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Leonid Sorokin go to school?

Leonid Sorokin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22].

What awards did Leonid Sorokin receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[24], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[26], and Stalin Prize[48].

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  29. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [57] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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