Oleg Kagan

Russian violinist (1946–1990)
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Oleg Kagan
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Summary

Oleg Kagan was born on November 22, 1946[1], in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk[2]. He died on July 15, 1990[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a violinist[5], musician[6], and concertmaster[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vagankovo Cemetery[9]
  • Spouse: Natalia Gutman[10]
  • Child: Q139557911[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[12]
  • Field of work: music[13], chamber music[14], violin performance[15]
  • Educated at: Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music[16]
  • Award received: Merited Artist of the RSFSR[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Genre: classical music[19]
  • Commons category: Oleg Kagan[20]
  • Cause of death: cancer[21]
  • Family name: Kagan[22]
  • Given name: Oleg[23]
  • Work location: Soviet Union[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Instrument: violin[26]
  • Described by source: Faces of Moscow[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[28]

Why It Matters

Oleg Kagan has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Oleg Kagan born?

Oleg Kagan's place of birth was Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk[2].

Where did Oleg Kagan die?

Oleg Kagan died in Munich[4].

Who was Oleg Kagan married to?

Oleg Kagan's spouses include Natalia Gutman[10].

What did Oleg Kagan do for work?

Oleg Kagan worked as a violinist[5], musician[6], and concertmaster[7].

Where did Oleg Kagan go to school?

Oleg Kagan was educated at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music[16].

What awards did Oleg Kagan receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Gumruch · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nsk (viaf) id → 000740588
    Dbc author id → 87097991164450
    Slovak national library (viaf) id → vtls010783335
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf11884759
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  2. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → music, chamber music, violin performance
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  3. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → music, chamber music, violin performance
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  4. 6w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-08-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → music, chamber music, violin performance
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  5. 12w ago · Pescan · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Encyclopaedia beliana id → kagan-oleg
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