Sergey Gorshkov

Soviet admiral (1910–1988)
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Sergey Gorshkov

Summary

Sergey Gorshkov is a human[1]. He was born in Kamianets-Podilskyi[2]. He died in Moscow[3]. He worked as a politician[4], naval officer[5], writer[6], and admiral[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sergey Gorshkov was born in Kamianets-Podilskyi[2].
  • Sergey Gorshkov passed away in Moscow[3].
  • Sergey Gorshkov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].
  • Sergey Gorshkov held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Sergey Gorshkov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Sergey Gorshkov's professions included politician[4].
  • Sergey Gorshkov worked as a naval officer[5].
  • Sergey Gorshkov's professions included writer[6].
  • Sergey Gorshkov's professions included admiral[7].
  • Sergey Gorshkov's field of work was navy[12].
  • Sergey Gorshkov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13].
  • Sergey Gorshkov was educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[14].
  • Sergey Gorshkov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[15].
  • Sergey Gorshkov was educated at St. Petersburg Naval Institute[16].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the USSR State Prize[17].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the Order of the Red Banner[20].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the Order of the Red Star[21].
  • Sergey Gorshkov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Sergey Gorshkov is recorded as male[23].
  • Sergey Gorshkov's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sergey Gorshkov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25].

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Origins and Family

Sergey Gorshkov's place of birth was Kamianets-Podilskyi[2].

Education

Educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[26], in Russia[27], founded in 1827[28]; Saint Petersburg State University[15], a public university[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1724[31], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[32]; and St. Petersburg Naval Institute[16], a higher education institution[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1701[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], naval officer[5], writer[6], and admiral[7]. Sergey Gorshkov's field of work was navy[12]. He held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[17], a Soviet state award[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1966[38]; Order of Lenin[18], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], a campaign medal[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1945[44]; Order of the Red Banner[20], an order[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1918[47]; Order of the Red Star[21], a socialist order of merit[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1930[50]; and Hero of the Soviet Union[22], a courage award[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1934[53].

Personal Life

Sergey Gorshkov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25].

Death and Burial

Sergey Gorshkov passed away in Moscow[3]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sergey Gorshkov include Admiral Gorshkov[54], an aircraft cruiser[55].

Why It Matters

Sergey Gorshkov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Admiral Gorshkov[54], an aircraft cruiser[55].

FAQs

Where was Sergey Gorshkov born?

Born in Kamianets-Podilskyi[2], Sergey Gorshkov…

Where did Sergey Gorshkov die?

Sergey Gorshkov died in Moscow[3].

What did Sergey Gorshkov do for work?

Sergey Gorshkov worked as politician[4], naval officer[5], writer[6], and admiral[7].

Where did Sergey Gorshkov go to school?

Sergey Gorshkov was educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[14], Saint Petersburg State University[15], and St. Petersburg Naval Institute[16].

What awards did Sergey Gorshkov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[17], Order of Lenin[18], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], and Order of the Red Banner[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, captain 2nd rank, captain 1st rank +4
    Participant in 19th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union +1
    Given name Sergey
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