Rodion Malinovsky

Soviet military commander
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Summary

Rodion Malinovsky was born in Odesa[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], writer[5], and marshal[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,538 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kremlin Wall Necropolis[8]
  • Child: Natalia Malinovskaya[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Ethnic group: Ukrainians[12]
  • Position held: Minister of Defence[13], deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[14]
  • Educated at: M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[18], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Order of the Red Banner[20], Hero of the Soviet Union[21], People's Hero of Yugoslavia[22], Order of Victory[23], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[24], Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"[25], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[26], Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[27], Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"[28], Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"[29]
  • Sex or gender: male[30]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[31]
  • Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[32], Red Army[33]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Rodion Malinovsky include Military Academy of Armored Forces[34], a military academy[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1932[37].

Why It Matters

Rodion Malinovsky has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Military Academy of Armored Forces[34], a military academy[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1932[37].

FAQs

Where was Rodion Malinovsky born?

Rodion Malinovsky was born in Odesa[1].

Where did Rodion Malinovsky die?

Rodion Malinovsky passed away in Moscow[2].

What did Rodion Malinovsky do for work?

Rodion Malinovsky worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], writer[5], and marshal[6].

Where did Rodion Malinovsky go to school?

Rodion Malinovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15].

What awards did Rodion Malinovsky receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[18], and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsynBot bot · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Victory over Japan" +53
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  2. 5w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Rodion Malinovsky 1.jpg
    Award received → Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Victory over Japan" +53
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  3. 14w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Victory over Japan" +53
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  4. 17w ago · BforBereshit · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Victory over Japan" +53
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  5. 20w ago · ~2026-29640-08 · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Rodion Malinovsky 1.jpg
    Occupation → politician, military officer, writer +1
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