Leonid Volkov

Soviet theatre director and actor (1893–1976)
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Leonid Volkov

Summary

Leonid Volkov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dubovka[2]. He was born on May 5, 1893[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on September 18, 1976[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], actor[7], and drama teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Leonid Volkov's place of birth was Dubovka[2].
  • Leonid Volkov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Leonid Volkov was born on May 5, 1893[3].
  • Leonid Volkov died on September 18, 1976[5].
  • Leonid Volkov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].
  • Leonid Volkov held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Leonid Volkov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Leonid Volkov's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Leonid Volkov worked as an actor[7].
  • Leonid Volkov's professions included drama teacher[8].
  • Leonid Volkov was employed by Moscow Art Theatre[12].
  • Leonid Volkov received the Stalin Prize[13].
  • Leonid Volkov received the Medal "Veteran of Labour"[14].
  • Leonid Volkov received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].
  • Leonid Volkov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[16].
  • Leonid Volkov received the Order of the Badge of Honour[17].
  • Leonid Volkov received the Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[18].
  • Leonid Volkov is recorded as male[19].
  • Leonid Volkov's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leonid Volkov's family name is recorded as Volkov[21].
  • Leonid Volkov's given name is recorded as Leonid[22].
  • Leonid Volkov's pseudonym is recorded as Волков[23].
  • Leonid Volkov's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[24].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Volkov's place of birth was Dubovka[2]. He was born on May 5, 1893[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], actor[7], and drama teacher[8]. Leonid Volkov was employed by Moscow Art Theatre[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[13], a Soviet state award[25], in Soviet Union[26], founded in 1941[27]; Medal "Veteran of Labour"[14], a medallion[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1974[30]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], a medallion[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1945[33]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[16], an official honorary title of RSFSR[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1931[36]; Order of the Badge of Honour[17], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1935[39]; and Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[18], a jubilee medal[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1969[42].

Death and Burial

Leonid Volkov died on September 18, 1976[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Volkov born?

Leonid Volkov's place of birth was Dubovka[2].

Where did Leonid Volkov die?

Leonid Volkov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Leonid Volkov do for work?

Leonid Volkov worked as theatrical director[6], actor[7], and drama teacher[8].

What awards did Leonid Volkov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[13], Medal "Veteran of Labour"[14], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], and People's Artist of the RSFSR[16].

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Class ancestry

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

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