Mark Donskoy

Soviet film director and screenwriter (1901–1981)
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Mark Donskoy

Summary

Mark Donskoy is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1901[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on March 21, 1981[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and director[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Mark Donskoy's place of birth was Odesa[2].
  • Mark Donskoy passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Mark Donskoy was born on March 6, 1901[3].
  • Mark Donskoy died on March 21, 1981[5].
  • Mark Donskoy is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].
  • Mark Donskoy held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Mark Donskoy held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13].
  • Mark Donskoy held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Mark Donskoy worked as a film director[6].
  • Mark Donskoy worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Mark Donskoy's professions included actor[8].
  • Mark Donskoy worked as a director[9].
  • Among Mark Donskoy's employers was Belarusfilm[15].
  • Mark Donskoy's education included a stint at Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[16].
  • Mark Donskoy received the Stalin Prize[17].
  • Mark Donskoy received the USSR State Prize[18].
  • Mark Donskoy received the Order of Lenin[19].
  • Mark Donskoy received the Hero of Socialist Labour[20].
  • Mark Donskoy received the Order of the October Revolution[21].
  • Mark Donskoy received the People's Artist of the USSR[22].
  • Mark Donskoy was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[23].
  • Mark Donskoy is recorded as male[24].
  • Mark Donskoy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Mark Donskoy was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Mark Donskoy's Commons category is recorded as Mark Donskoy[27].

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Origins and Family

Mark Donskoy's place of birth was Odesa[2]. He was born on March 6, 1901[3].

Education

Mark Donskoy was educated at Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and director[9]. Mark Donskoy was employed by Belarusfilm[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[17], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1941[30]; USSR State Prize[18], a Soviet state award[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1966[33]; Order of Lenin[19], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; Hero of Socialist Labour[20], a title of honor[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1938[39]; Order of the October Revolution[21], an order[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1967[42]; and People's Artist of the USSR[22], an award[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1936[45].

Personal Life

Mark Donskoy was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].

Death and Burial

Mark Donskoy died on March 21, 1981[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Mark Donskoy has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Mark Donskoy born?

Born in Odesa[2], Mark Donskoy…

Where did Mark Donskoy die?

Mark Donskoy passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Mark Donskoy do for work?

Mark Donskoy worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and director[9].

Where did Mark Donskoy go to school?

Mark Donskoy was educated at Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[16].

What awards did Mark Donskoy receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[17], USSR State Prize[18], Order of Lenin[19], and Hero of Socialist Labour[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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