Nikolai Chukovsky

Soviet and Russian writer, poet and translator (1904-1965)
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Nikolai Chukovsky

Summary

Nikolai Chukovsky is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1904[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on November 4, 1965[5]. He worked as a translator[6], biographer[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and poet[10]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Odesa[2], Nikolai Chukovsky…
  • Nikolai Chukovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky was born on June 2, 1904[3].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky was born on May 20, 1904[12].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky died on November 4, 1965[5].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[13].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's father was Korney Chukovsky[14].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's mother was Maria Goldfeld[15].
  • Among Nikolai Chukovsky's spouses was M. N. Chukovskai͡a[16].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's professions included translator[6].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's professions included biographer[7].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky worked as a writer[8].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky worked as a prose writer[9].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky worked as a poet[10].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's education included a stint at Q4454719[18].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky received the Order of the Red Star[19].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[21].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky was a member of USSR Union of Writers[23].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky is recorded as male[24].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's family name is recorded as Chukovsky[26].
  • Nikolai Chukovsky's given name is recorded as Nikolay[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Chukovsky's place of birth was Odesa[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1904[3] and May 20, 1904[12]. His father was Korney Chukovsky[14]. His mother was Maria Goldfeld[15].

Education

Nikolai Chukovsky's education included a stint at Q4454719[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], biographer[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and poet[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Star[19], a socialist order of merit[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1928[33]; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[21], a campaign medal[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1942[36]; and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], a campaign medal[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1945[39].

Personal Life

Nikolai Chukovsky was married to M. N. Chukovskai͡a[16].

Death and Burial

Nikolai Chukovsky died on November 4, 1965[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Chukovsky is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Chukovsky born?

Nikolai Chukovsky was born in Odesa[2].

Where did Nikolai Chukovsky die?

Nikolai Chukovsky passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Nikolai Chukovsky's parents?

Nikolai Chukovsky's father was Korney Chukovsky[14]. Nikolai Chukovsky's mother was Maria Goldfeld[15].

Who was Nikolai Chukovsky married to?

Nikolai Chukovsky's spouses include M. N. Chukovskai͡a[16].

What did Nikolai Chukovsky do for work?

Nikolai Chukovsky worked as translator[6], biographer[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and poet[10].

Where did Nikolai Chukovsky go to school?

Nikolai Chukovsky was educated at Q4454719[18].

What awards did Nikolai Chukovsky receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Star[19], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[21], and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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