Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus

Soviet architect (1905-1963)
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Summary

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1905[3]. He passed away in Turku[4]. He died on August 31, 1963[5]. He worked as an architect[6]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's place of birth was Odesa[2].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus died in Turku[4].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus was born on December 12, 1905[3].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus died on August 31, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's father was Adolf Minkus[9].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's professions included architect[6].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's education included a stint at Vkhutein[12].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[13].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is recorded as male[14].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is associated with the Stalinist Empire style movement[16].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[17].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is associated with the Stalinist architecture movement[18].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's Commons category is recorded as Mikhail Minkus[19].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's family name is recorded as Minkus[20].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's given name is recorded as Mikhail[21].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's work location is recorded as Moscow[22].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus studied under Pinkhos Sabsay[23].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus studied under Замечек Мойсей Вікторович[24].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus studied under Leon Benois[25].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus studied under Andrij Bilohrud[26].
  • Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus studied under Sergei Savvich Serafimov[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's place of birth was Odesa[2]. He was born on December 12, 1905[3]. His father was Adolf Minkus[9].

Education

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus was educated at Vkhutein[12]. Studied under Pinkhos Sabsay[23], a sculptor[28], 1893–1980[29], of Russian Empire[30], awarded the Stalin Prize[31]; Замечек Мойсей Вікторович[24], an architect[32], 1880–1958[33], of Russian Empire[34]; Leon Benois[25], an architect[35], 1856–1928[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[38], specialised in architecture[39]; Andrij Bilohrud[26], an architect[40], 1875–1933[41], of Russian Empire[42]; Sergei Savvich Serafimov[27], an architect[43], 1878–1939[44], of Soviet Union[45]; and Ivan Fomin[46], an architect[47], 1872–1936[48], of Russian Empire[49].

Career and Affiliations

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's professions included architect[6].

Recognition

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[13].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus died on August 31, 1963[5]. He passed away in Turku[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus born?

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus was born in Odesa[2].

Where did Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus die?

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus died in Turku[4].

Who were Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's parents?

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus's father was Adolf Minkus[9].

What did Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus do for work?

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus worked as architect[6].

Where did Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus go to school?

Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus was educated at Vkhutein[12].

What awards did Mikhail Adolʹfovich Minkus receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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