Petr Kontorovich

Russian mathematician
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Petr Kontorovich

Summary

Petr Kontorovich is a human[1]. His place of birth was Klimavičy[2]. He was born on March 4, 1905[3]. He passed away in Yekaterinburg[4]. He died on February 27, 1968[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6].

Key Facts

  • Petr Kontorovich's place of birth was Klimavičy[2].
  • Petr Kontorovich died in Yekaterinburg[4].
  • Petr Kontorovich was born on March 4, 1905[3].
  • Petr Kontorovich was born on 1905[7].
  • Petr Kontorovich died on February 27, 1968[5].
  • Petr Kontorovich died on 1968[8].
  • Burial took place at Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery[9].
  • Petr Kontorovich held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Petr Kontorovich's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Petr Kontorovich's field of work was algebra[11].
  • Among Petr Kontorovich's employers was Ural State University[12].
  • Petr Kontorovich was educated at Kazan Federal University[13].
  • Petr Kontorovich's doctoral advisor was Nikolai Chebotaryov[14].
  • A notable student of Petr Kontorovich was Boris Isaakovich Plotkin[15].
  • A notable student of Petr Kontorovich was Eléna Wexler-Kreindler[16].
  • Petr Kontorovich received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].
  • Petr Kontorovich is recorded as male[18].
  • Petr Kontorovich's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Yuri Gurevich as a doctoral student[20].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Lev Shevrin as a doctoral student[21].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Victor Mikhailovich Busarkin as a doctoral student[22].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Albert Starostin as a doctoral student[23].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Ali Ivanovich Kokorin as a doctoral student[24].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Vulf Genakhovich Vilyatser as a doctoral student[25].
  • Petr Kontorovich supervised Yakov Borisovich Livchak as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Petr Kontorovich's place of birth was Klimavičy[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 4, 1905[3] and 1905[7].

Education

Petr Kontorovich's education included a stint at Kazan Federal University[13]. His doctoral advisor was Nikolai Chebotaryov[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[27].

Career and Affiliations

Petr Kontorovich's professions included mathematician[6]. His field of work was algebra[11]. Among his employers was Ural State University[12]. Notable students include Boris Isaakovich Plotkin[15] and Eléna Wexler-Kreindler[16]. Doctoral students include Yuri Gurevich[20], a computer scientist[28], b. 1940[29], of United States[30], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[31]; Lev Shevrin[21], a mathematician[32], 1935–2021[33], of Russia[34], specialised in geometry[35]; Victor Mikhailovich Busarkin[22]; Albert Starostin[23], a mathematician[36], 1931–2001[37], of Soviet Union[38], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[39]; Ali Ivanovich Kokorin[24], a mathematician[40], 1929–1987[41], of Soviet Union[42]; and Vulf Genakhovich Vilyatser[25].

Recognition

Petr Kontorovich received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 27, 1968[5] and 1968[8]. Petr Kontorovich died in Yekaterinburg[4]. Burial took place at Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Petr Kontorovich born?

Petr Kontorovich's place of birth was Klimavičy[2].

Where did Petr Kontorovich die?

Petr Kontorovich died in Yekaterinburg[4].

What did Petr Kontorovich do for work?

Petr Kontorovich worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Petr Kontorovich go to school?

Petr Kontorovich was educated at Kazan Federal University[13].

What awards did Petr Kontorovich receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . doi.org. doi.org. Provenance: 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.

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    Educated at Kazan Federal University
    Student Boris Isaakovich Plotkin, Eléna Wexler-Kreindler
    Place of birth Klimavičy
    Languages spoken, written or signed Russian
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