Mikhail Shakhnovich

Russian folklorist (1911–1992)
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Mikhail Shakhnovich

Summary

Mikhail Shakhnovich is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1911-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on +1992-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], cultural historian[7], folklorist[8], religious studies scholar[9], and university teacher[10].

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Shakhnovich was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich was born on +1911-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich was born on +1911-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich died on +1992-03-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich died on +1992-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich held citizenship in Russia[16].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich worked as a cultural historian[7].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's professions included folklorist[8].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's professions included religious studies scholar[9].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's field of work was cultural history[18].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's field of work was folkloristics[19].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's field of work was philosophy of religion[20].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's field of work was religious studies[21].
  • Among Mikhail Shakhnovich's employers was Museum of history of religion[22].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[23].
  • Mikhail Shakhnovich's doctoral advisor was Vladimir Propp[24].
  • A notable student of Mikhail Shakhnovich was Andrey Grigorenko[25].
  • A notable student of Mikhail Shakhnovich was Svetlana Dudarenok[26].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Shakhnovich's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1911-02-23T00:00:00Z[3] and +1911-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Mikhail Shakhnovich's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[23]. His doctoral advisor was Vladimir Propp[24]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[27]. Studied under Vladimir Propp[28], Vasily Vasilievich Struve[29], Mark Azadovsky[30], and Pavel Kokovtsov[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], cultural historian[7], folklorist[8], religious studies scholar[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[17], an academic discipline[32]; cultural history[18], a branch of history[33]; folkloristics[19], a branch of anthropology[34]; philosophy of religion[20], a branch of philosophy[35]; and religious studies[21], an academic major[36]. Mikhail Shakhnovich was employed by Museum of history of religion[22]. Notable students include Andrey Grigorenko[25], a scientist[37], 1949–2015[38], of Russia[39], specialised in religious studies[40]; Svetlana Dudarenok[26], a historian[41], b. 1954[42], of Soviet Union[43], specialised in religion[44]; and Anatoly Kolesnikov[45], a philosopher[46], b. 1940[47], of Russia[48], awarded the Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"[49], specialised in history of philosophy[50]. Doctoral students include Anatoly Kolesnikov[51], a philosopher[52], b. 1940[53], of Russia[54], awarded the Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"[55], specialised in history of philosophy[56]; Andrey Grigorenko[57], a scientist[58], 1949–2015[59], of Russia[60], specialised in religious studies[61]; and Svetlana Dudarenok[62], a historian[63], b. 1954[64], of Soviet Union[65], specialised in religion[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Star[67], a socialist order of merit[68], in Soviet Union[69], founded in 1930[70]; Order of the Badge of Honour[71], a socialist order of merit[72], in Soviet Union[73], founded in 1935[74]; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[75], a grade of an order[76], in Soviet Union[77]; and Medal "For Battle Merit"[78], a courage award[79], in Soviet Union[80], founded in 1938[81].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1992-03-04T00:00:00Z[5] and +1992-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. Mikhail Shakhnovich died in Saint Petersburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Shakhnovich born?

Mikhail Shakhnovich was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Mikhail Shakhnovich die?

Mikhail Shakhnovich passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Mikhail Shakhnovich do for work?

Mikhail Shakhnovich worked as philosopher[6], cultural historian[7], folklorist[8], religious studies scholar[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Mikhail Shakhnovich go to school?

Mikhail Shakhnovich was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23].

What awards did Mikhail Shakhnovich receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Star[67], Order of the Badge of Honour[71], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[75], and Medal "For Battle Merit"[78].

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