Oleg Penkovsky
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Summary
Oleg Penkovsky was born on April 23, 1919[1], in Vladikavkaz[2]. He died on May 16, 1963[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a spy[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,242 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Donskoe cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9]
- Educated at: M.V. Frunze Military Academy[10]
- Award received: Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[11], Order of the Red Banner[12], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13], Order of Alexander Nevsky[14], Order of the Red Star[15], Medal "For Battle Merit"[16], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[17], Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"[18], Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"[19], Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[20], Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[21], Medal "For Impeccable Service", 1st class[22], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25]
- Military branch: artillery branch[26]
- Commons category: Oleg Penkovsky[27]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[28]
- Participated in conflict: Soviet invasion of Poland[29], Winter War[30], Eastern Front[31]
- Family name: Penkovsky[32]
- Given name: Oleg[33]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom[34]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[35]
- Convicted of: treason[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[37]
- Present in work: Jack Strong[38]
- Patronym or matronym: Vladimirovich[39]
Why It Matters
Oleg Penkovsky has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Oleg Penkovsky born?
Oleg Penkovsky's place of birth was Vladikavkaz[2].
Where did Oleg Penkovsky die?
Oleg Penkovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
What did Oleg Penkovsky do for work?
Oleg Penkovsky worked as a spy[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Oleg Penkovsky go to school?
Oleg Penkovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[10].
What awards did Oleg Penkovsky receive?
Honors received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[11], Order of the Red Banner[12], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13], and Order of Alexander Nevsky[14].