Rostislav Zakharov

ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, ballet and opera director (1907–1984)
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Rostislav Zakharov

Summary

Rostislav Zakharov is a human[1]. He was born in Astrakhan[2]. He was born on August 25, 1907[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on January 15, 1984[5]. He worked as a choreographer[6], ballet master[7], ballet dancer[8], theatrical director[9], and ballet teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Astrakhan[2], Rostislav Zakharov…
  • Rostislav Zakharov died in Moscow[4].
  • Rostislav Zakharov was born on August 25, 1907[3].
  • Rostislav Zakharov died on January 15, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].
  • Rostislav Zakharov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Rostislav Zakharov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's professions included choreographer[6].
  • Rostislav Zakharov worked as a ballet master[7].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's professions included ballet dancer[8].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's professions included theatrical director[9].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's professions included ballet teacher[10].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's professions included opinion journalist[15].
  • Among Rostislav Zakharov's employers was Mariinsky Theatre[16].
  • Rostislav Zakharov was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[17].
  • Rostislav Zakharov's education included a stint at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[18].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Gafar Valamat-Zade[19].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Igorʹ Valentinovich Smirnov[20].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Jevgeņijs Čanga[21].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Lapauri[22].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Natalia Conus[23].
  • A notable student of Rostislav Zakharov was Mikhail Lavrovsky[24].
  • Rostislav Zakharov received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25].
  • Rostislav Zakharov received the Order of the October Revolution[26].
  • Rostislav Zakharov received the Order of the Badge of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Astrakhan[2], Rostislav Zakharov… he was born on August 25, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[17], a ballet school[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1738[30], headquartered in Vaganova Ballet Academy building[31] and Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[18], a higher education institution[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1779[34], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[35]. Rostislav Zakharov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[36]. Studied under Vladimir Ponomarev[37] and Sergeĭ Radlov[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], ballet master[7], ballet dancer[8], theatrical director[9], ballet teacher[10], and opinion journalist[15]. Among Rostislav Zakharov's employers was Mariinsky Theatre[16]. Notable students include Gafar Valamat-Zade[19], a ballet dancer[39], 1916–1993[40], of Soviet Union[41], awarded the Stalin Prize[42]; Igorʹ Valentinovich Smirnov[20]; Jevgeņijs Čanga[21]; Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Lapauri[22]; Natalia Conus[23]; and Mikhail Lavrovsky[24].

Recognition

Awards received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25], a class of award[43], in Soviet Union[44]; Order of the October Revolution[26], an order[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1967[47]; Order of the Badge of Honour[27], a socialist order of merit[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1935[50]; People's Artist of the USSR[51], an award[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1936[54]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[55], a socialist order of merit[56], in Soviet Union[57], founded in 1928[58]; and Medal "Veteran of Labour"[59], a medallion[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1974[62].

Personal Life

Rostislav Zakharov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[63].

Death and Burial

Rostislav Zakharov died on January 15, 1984[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Rostislav Zakharov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Rostislav Zakharov born?

Born in Astrakhan[2], Rostislav Zakharov…

Where did Rostislav Zakharov die?

Rostislav Zakharov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Rostislav Zakharov do for work?

Rostislav Zakharov worked as choreographer[6], ballet master[7], ballet dancer[8], theatrical director[9], and ballet teacher[10].

Where did Rostislav Zakharov go to school?

Rostislav Zakharov was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[17] and Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[18].

What awards did Rostislav Zakharov receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25], Order of the October Revolution[26], Order of the Badge of Honour[27], and People's Artist of the USSR[51].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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