Mark Zakharov

Russian theatre director (1933-2019)
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Mark Zakharov

Summary

Mark Zakharov is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on +1933-10-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +2019-09-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mark Zakharov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Mark Zakharov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Mark Zakharov was born on +1933-10-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mark Zakharov died on +2019-09-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Mark Zakharov was Alexandra Zakharova[13].
  • Mark Zakharov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Mark Zakharov held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Mark Zakharov worked as an actor[6].
  • Mark Zakharov worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Mark Zakharov worked as a film director[8].
  • Mark Zakharov worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Mark Zakharov worked as a prose writer[10].
  • Mark Zakharov's professions included drama teacher[16].
  • Mark Zakharov's field of work was film direction[17].
  • Mark Zakharov's field of work was directing[18].
  • Among Mark Zakharov's employers was Moscow Academic Theatre of Satire[19].
  • Mark Zakharov was employed by Perm State National Research University[20].
  • Mark Zakharov was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[21].
  • A notable student of Mark Zakharov was Yuri Fedorovich Fominykh[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Mark Zakharov is The Twelve Chairs[23].
  • Mark Zakharov received the USSR State Prize[24].
  • Mark Zakharov received the People's Artist of the USSR[25].
  • Mark Zakharov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26].
  • Mark Zakharov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Mark Zakharov's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on +1933-10-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Mark Zakharov's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], prose writer[10], and drama teacher[16]. Fields of work include film direction[17], an activity[28] and directing[18], a job activity[29]. Employers include Moscow Academic Theatre of Satire[19], a theatre company[30], in Russia[31], founded in 1924[32] and Perm State National Research University[20], a national research university[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1916[35], headquartered in Perm[36]. A notable student of Mark Zakharov was Yuri Fedorovich Fominykh[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Mark Zakharov is The Twelve Chairs[23]. Things named for him include 5359 Markzakharov[37], an asteroid[38].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[24], a Soviet state award[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1966[41]; People's Artist of the USSR[25], an award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1936[44]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26], a grade of an order[45], in Russia[46]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[47], in Russia[48]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[49], a grade of an order[50], in Russia[51]; and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[52], a grade of an order[53], in Russia[54].

Personal Life

A child of Mark Zakharov was Alexandra Zakharova[13]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[55].

Death and Burial

Mark Zakharov died on +2019-09-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[56]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Mark Zakharov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include 5359 Markzakharov[37], an asteroid[38].

FAQs

Where was Mark Zakharov born?

Mark Zakharov was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Mark Zakharov die?

Mark Zakharov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Mark Zakharov do for work?

Mark Zakharov worked as actor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and prose writer[10].

Where did Mark Zakharov go to school?

Mark Zakharov was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[21].

What awards did Mark Zakharov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[24], People's Artist of the USSR[25], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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