Nikolai Ekk

Soviet theatre and film director, screenwriter (1902–1976)
Person human Q2389326
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Nikolai Ekk

Summary

Nikolai Ekk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on June 1, 1902[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on July 14, 1976[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2], Nikolai Ekk…
  • Nikolai Ekk passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolai Ekk was born on June 1, 1902[3].
  • Nikolai Ekk died on July 14, 1976[5].
  • Nikolai Ekk is buried at Kuzminskoye Cemetery[11].
  • Among Nikolai Ekk's spouses was Valentina Ivashova[12].
  • Nikolai Ekk held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Nikolai Ekk held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Nikolai Ekk held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Nikolai Ekk worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Nikolai Ekk's professions included film director[7].
  • Nikolai Ekk worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Nikolai Ekk worked as an actor[9].
  • Nikolai Ekk was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].
  • Nikolai Ekk received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].
  • Nikolai Ekk received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[18].
  • Nikolai Ekk was a member of Association of Filmmakers of the USSR[19].
  • Nikolai Ekk is recorded as male[20].
  • Nikolai Ekk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Nikolai Ekk's Commons category is recorded as Nikolai Ekk[22].
  • Nikolai Ekk's family name is recorded as Ekk[23].
  • Nikolai Ekk's given name is recorded as Nikolay[24].
  • Nikolai Ekk's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25].
  • Nikolai Ekk's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[26].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Ekk's place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on June 1, 1902[3].

Education

Nikolai Ekk's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], a socialist order of merit[27], in Soviet Union[28], founded in 1928[29] and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[18], an official honorary title of RSFSR[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1931[32].

Personal Life

Nikolai Ekk was married to Valentina Ivashova[12].

Death and Burial

Nikolai Ekk died on July 14, 1976[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Kuzminskoye Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Ekk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Ekk born?

Born in Riga[2], Nikolai Ekk…

Where did Nikolai Ekk die?

Nikolai Ekk died in Moscow[4].

Who was Nikolai Ekk married to?

Nikolai Ekk's spouses include Valentina Ivashova[12].

What did Nikolai Ekk do for work?

Nikolai Ekk worked as theatrical director[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and actor[9].

Where did Nikolai Ekk go to school?

Nikolai Ekk was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].

What awards did Nikolai Ekk receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17] and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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