Oleg Bolshakov

Russian historian, archaeologist, orientalist and arabist (1929–2020)
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Summary

Oleg Bolshakov was born on June 3, 1929[1], in Tver[2]. He died on April 20, 2020[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a historian[5], archaeologist[6], orientalist[7], and arabist[8]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Andrey Bolshakov[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], Russia[12]
  • Native language: Russian[13]
  • Field of work: oriental studies[14], Arabic studies[15]
  • Employer: Hermitage Museum[16], Institute for the History of Material Culture[17], Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences[18]
  • Educated at: Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[19]
  • Award received: Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Historical Sciences[22]
  • Family name: Bolshakov[23]
  • Given name: Oleg[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[25]
  • Name in native language: Олег Георгиевич Большаков[26]

FAQs

Where was Oleg Bolshakov born?

Oleg Bolshakov's place of birth was Tver[2].

Where did Oleg Bolshakov die?

Oleg Bolshakov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Oleg Bolshakov do for work?

Oleg Bolshakov worked as a historian[5], archaeologist[6], orientalist[7], and arabist[8].

Where did Oleg Bolshakov go to school?

Oleg Bolshakov was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[19].

What awards did Oleg Bolshakov receive?

Honors received include Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[20].

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  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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