Mikhail Kolesnikov

former Chief of the General Staff of the armed forces of the Russian Federation (1939-2007)
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Mikhail Kolesnikov

Summary

Mikhail Kolesnikov is a human[1]. Born in Yeysk[2], he… he was born on June 30, 1939[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on March 26, 2007[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yeysk[2], Mikhail Kolesnikov…
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov was born on June 30, 1939[3].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov died on March 26, 2007[5].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[8].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov held citizenship in Russia[9].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov worked as a politician[6].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov held the position of Minister of Defense of Russia[10].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov held the position of Chief of the General Staff[11].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov held the position of Deputy Minister of Defense[12].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's education included a stint at Q4334739[13].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[14].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Order of the Red Star[15].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[16].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[17].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[18].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[19].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov is recorded as male[20].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's military branch is recorded as army[23].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's Commons category is recorded as Mikhail Kolesnikov[24].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's military, police or special rank is recorded as general of the army[25].
  • Mikhail Kolesnikov's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the army[26].
  • The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Kolesnikov's place of birth was Yeysk[2]. He was born on June 30, 1939[3].

Education

Mikhail Kolesnikov was educated at Q4334739[13].

Career and Affiliations

Mikhail Kolesnikov's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Minister of Defense of Russia[10], a position[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1991[30]; Chief of the General Staff[11], a position[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1992[33]; and Deputy Minister of Defense[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[34], in Russia[35]; Order of the Red Star[15], a socialist order of merit[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1930[38]; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[16], a grade of an order[39], in Soviet Union[40]; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[41], in Soviet Union[42]; Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[18], a Soviet state award[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1956[45]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[19], a jubilee medal[46], in Russia[47], founded in 1997[48].

Personal Life

Mikhail Kolesnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Kolesnikov died on March 26, 2007[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[27]. Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Kolesnikov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Kolesnikov born?

Mikhail Kolesnikov was born in Yeysk[2].

Where did Mikhail Kolesnikov die?

Mikhail Kolesnikov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Mikhail Kolesnikov do for work?

Mikhail Kolesnikov worked as politician[6].

Where did Mikhail Kolesnikov go to school?

Mikhail Kolesnikov was educated at Q4334739[13].

What awards did Mikhail Kolesnikov receive?

Honors received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[14], Order of the Red Star[15], Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[16], and Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[17].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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