Oleg Yankovsky

Soviet and Russian actor (1944-2009)
Person human Q314067
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Oleg Yankovsky

Summary

Oleg Yankovsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Karsakpay[2]. He was born on February 23, 1944[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on May 20, 2009[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Oleg Yankovsky's place of birth was Karsakpay[2].
  • Oleg Yankovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Oleg Yankovsky was born on February 23, 1944[3].
  • Oleg Yankovsky died on May 20, 2009[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
  • Among Oleg Yankovsky's spouses was Lyudmila Zorina[11].
  • A child of Oleg Yankovsky was Filipp Yankovsky[12].
  • Oleg Yankovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Oleg Yankovsky held citizenship in Russia[14].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's professions included actor[6].
  • Oleg Yankovsky worked as a film actor[7].
  • Oleg Yankovsky worked as a film director[8].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's education included a stint at Saratov Theatre School[15].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the USSR State Prize[16].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the People's Artist of the USSR[17].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[18].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[19].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[20].
  • Oleg Yankovsky received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[21].
  • Oleg Yankovsky is recorded as male[22].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's Commons category is recorded as Oleg Yankovsky[24].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[25].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's family name is recorded as Yankovskiy[26].
  • Oleg Yankovsky's given name is recorded as Oleg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Karsakpay[2], Oleg Yankovsky… he was born on February 23, 1944[3].

Education

Oleg Yankovsky's education included a stint at Saratov Theatre School[15].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[16], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1966[30]; People's Artist of the USSR[17], an award[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1936[33]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[18], a grade of an order[34], in Russia[35]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Russia[37]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[20], a grade of an order[38], in Russia[39]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[21], a jubilee medal[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1997[42].

Personal Life

Among Oleg Yankovsky's spouses was Lyudmila Zorina[11]. A child of him was Filipp Yankovsky[12].

Death and Burial

Oleg Yankovsky died on May 20, 2009[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[25]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Oleg Yankovsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Oleg Yankovsky born?

Oleg Yankovsky was born in Karsakpay[2].

Where did Oleg Yankovsky die?

Oleg Yankovsky died in Moscow[4].

Who was Oleg Yankovsky married to?

Oleg Yankovsky's spouses include Lyudmila Zorina[11].

What did Oleg Yankovsky do for work?

Oleg Yankovsky worked as actor[6], film actor[7], and film director[8].

Where did Oleg Yankovsky go to school?

Oleg Yankovsky was educated at Saratov Theatre School[15].

What awards did Oleg Yankovsky receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[16], People's Artist of the USSR[17], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[18], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q63922262. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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