Nikolay Akimov

Soviet theatre director and scenic designer (1901-1968)
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Nikolay Akimov

Summary

Nikolay Akimov is a human[1]. Born in Kharkiv[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1901[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on September 6, 1968[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], painter[7], film director[8], scenographer[9], and drama teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nikolay Akimov was born in Kharkiv[2].
  • Nikolay Akimov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolay Akimov was born on April 3, 1901[3].
  • Nikolay Akimov was born on April 16, 1901[12].
  • Nikolay Akimov died on September 6, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[13].
  • Among Nikolay Akimov's spouses was Nadezhda Kosheverova[14].
  • Among Nikolay Akimov's spouses was Yelena Yunger[15].
  • Nikolay Akimov held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Nikolay Akimov held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[17].
  • Nikolay Akimov held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Russian was Nikolay Akimov's native language[19].
  • Nikolay Akimov's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Nikolay Akimov worked as a painter[7].
  • Nikolay Akimov's professions included film director[8].
  • Nikolay Akimov's professions included scenographer[9].
  • Nikolay Akimov's professions included drama teacher[10].
  • Nikolay Akimov worked as an opinion journalist[20].
  • Among Nikolay Akimov's employers was Alexandrinsky Theatre[21].
  • Nikolay Akimov was employed by Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[22].
  • Nikolay Akimov was employed by Saint Petersburg Comedy Theatre[23].
  • Nikolay Akimov was employed by Saint Petersburg Lensoviet Theatre[24].
  • Among Nikolay Akimov's employers was Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[25].
  • Nikolay Akimov's education included a stint at Vkhutein[26].
  • Nikolay Akimov received the People's Artist of the USSR[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolay Akimov's place of birth was Kharkiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 3, 1901[3] and April 16, 1901[12]. Russian was his native language[19].

Education

Nikolay Akimov was educated at Vkhutein[26]. Studied under Savely Zeydenberg[28], Mstislav Dobuzhinsky[29], Alexandre Jacovleff[30], and Vasily Shukhaev[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], painter[7], film director[8], scenographer[9], drama teacher[10], and opinion journalist[20]. Employers include Alexandrinsky Theatre[21], a theatre company[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1756[34]; Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater[22], a theatre company[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1919[37]; Saint Petersburg Comedy Theatre[23], a theatre building[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1929[40]; Saint Petersburg Lensoviet Theatre[24], a theatre company[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1933[43], headquartered in Korsakov house (Merchants club)[44]; and Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[25], a higher education institution[45], in Russia[46], founded in 1779[47], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[48].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Artist of the USSR[27], an award[49], in Soviet Union[50], founded in 1936[51]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[52], a socialist order of merit[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1928[55]; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[56], a campaign medal[57], in Soviet Union[58], founded in 1942[59]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[60], a medallion[61], in Soviet Union[62], founded in 1945[63]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[64], an official honorary title of RSFSR[65], in Soviet Union[66], founded in 1931[67]; and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[68], an official honorary title of RSFSR[69], in Soviet Union[70], founded in 1931[71].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nadezhda Kosheverova[14], a film director[72], 1902–1989[73], of Soviet Union[74], awarded the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[75] and Yelena Yunger[15], an actor[76], 1910–1999[77], of Soviet Union[78], awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour[79].

Death and Burial

Nikolay Akimov died on September 6, 1968[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolay Akimov include Saint Petersburg Comedy Theatre[80], a theatre building[81], in Russia[82], founded in 1929[83].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Akimov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Entities named for him include Saint Petersburg Comedy Theatre[80], a theatre building[81], in Russia[82], founded in 1929[83].

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Akimov born?

Nikolay Akimov's place of birth was Kharkiv[2].

Where did Nikolay Akimov die?

Nikolay Akimov died in Moscow[4].

Who was Nikolay Akimov married to?

Nikolay Akimov's spouses include Nadezhda Kosheverova[14] and Yelena Yunger[15].

What did Nikolay Akimov do for work?

Nikolay Akimov worked as theatrical director[6], painter[7], film director[8], scenographer[9], and drama teacher[10].

Where did Nikolay Akimov go to school?

Nikolay Akimov was educated at Vkhutein[26].

What awards did Nikolay Akimov receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the USSR[27], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[52], Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[56], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[60].

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