Oleksandr Dovzhenko

Soviet Ukrainian screenwriter, film producer and director (1894–1956)
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Oleksandr Dovzhenko

Summary

Oleksandr Dovzhenko is a human[1]. Born in Sosnytsia[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1894[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on November 25, 1956[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and film editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sosnytsia[2], Oleksandr Dovzhenko…
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko died in Moscow[4].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko was born on August 29, 1894[3].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko died on November 25, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko was married to Yuliya Solntseva[13].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko held citizenship in Ukrainian People's Republic[14].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko held citizenship in Ukrainian State[15].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko held citizenship in Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic[16].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Ukrainian was Oleksandr Dovzhenko's native language[19].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko's professions included film director[6].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko worked as a film producer[8].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko's professions included writer[9].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko's professions included film editor[10].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko's professions included diplomat[20].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[21].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko was educated at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman[22].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko was educated at Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University of Oleksandr Dovzhenko[23].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko received the Order of Lenin[24].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko received the Order of the Red Banner[25].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26].
  • Oleksandr Dovzhenko received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sosnytsia[2], Oleksandr Dovzhenko… he was born on August 29, 1894[3]. Ukrainian was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman[22], a university[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1906[30], headquartered in Kyiv[31] and Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University of Oleksandr Dovzhenko[23], a university[32], in Ukraine[33], founded in 1874[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], film editor[10], and diplomat[20]. Among Oleksandr Dovzhenko's employers was Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[24], an order[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1930[37]; Order of the Red Banner[25], an order[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1918[40]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26], a socialist order of merit[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1928[43]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27], a medallion[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1945[46]; Lenin Prize[47], a Soviet state award[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1925[50]; and Stalin Prize[51], a Soviet state award[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1941[54].

Personal Life

Oleksandr Dovzhenko was married to Yuliya Solntseva[13]. He was affiliated with the Borotbists[55].

Death and Burial

Oleksandr Dovzhenko died on November 25, 1956[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Oleksandr Dovzhenko include Dovzhenko Film Studios[57], a film production company[58], in Ukraine[59], founded in 1927[60], headquartered in Kyiv[61]; National Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Centre[62], a cinematheque[63], in Ukraine[64], founded in 1994[65]; Oleksandr Dovzhenko State Prize[66], a performance-related pay[67], in Ukraine[68], founded in 1994[69]; Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University of him[70], a university[71], in Ukraine[72], founded in 1874[73]; and 4520 Dovzhenko[74], an asteroid[75].

Why It Matters

Oleksandr Dovzhenko ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include Dovzhenko Film Studios[57], a film production company[58], in Ukraine[59], founded in 1927[60], headquartered in Kyiv[61]; National Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Centre[62], a cinematheque[63], in Ukraine[64], founded in 1994[65]; Oleksandr Dovzhenko State Prize[66], a performance-related pay[67], in Ukraine[68], founded in 1994[69]; Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University of him[70], a university[71], in Ukraine[72], founded in 1874[73]; and 4520 Dovzhenko[74], an asteroid[75].

FAQs

Where was Oleksandr Dovzhenko born?

Born in Sosnytsia[2], Oleksandr Dovzhenko…

Where did Oleksandr Dovzhenko die?

Oleksandr Dovzhenko died in Moscow[4].

Who was Oleksandr Dovzhenko married to?

Oleksandr Dovzhenko's spouses include Yuliya Solntseva[13].

What did Oleksandr Dovzhenko do for work?

Oleksandr Dovzhenko worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and film editor[10].

Where did Oleksandr Dovzhenko go to school?

Oleksandr Dovzhenko was educated at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman[22] and Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University of Oleksandr Dovzhenko[23].

What awards did Oleksandr Dovzhenko receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[24], Order of the Red Banner[25], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27].

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