Sofia Rusova

Ukrainian writer and activist
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Sofia Rusova

Summary

Sofia Rusova is a human[1]. Born in Oleshnia[2], she… she was born on February 18, 1856[3]. She passed away in Prague[4]. She died on February 5, 1940[5]. She worked as a literary critic[6], educator[7], politician[8], and human rights defender[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sofia Rusova was born in Oleshnia[2].
  • Sofia Rusova died in Prague[4].
  • Sofia Rusova was born on February 18, 1856[3].
  • Sofia Rusova died on February 5, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Olšany Cemetery[11].
  • Sofia Rusova's father was Q4262027[12].
  • Sofia Rusova was married to Oleksander Rusov[13].
  • A child of Sofia Rusova was Mykhailo Rusov[14].
  • A child of Sofia Rusova was Yuriy Rusov[15].
  • Sofia Rusova held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Sofia Rusova held citizenship in West Ukrainian People's Republic[17].
  • Sofia Rusova worked as a literary critic[6].
  • Sofia Rusova's professions included educator[7].
  • Sofia Rusova worked as a politician[8].
  • Sofia Rusova worked as a human rights defender[9].
  • Sofia Rusova held the position of teacher[18].
  • Sofia Rusova was educated at Fundukleev Women's Gymnasium[19].
  • Sofia Rusova is recorded as female[20].
  • Sofia Rusova's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Sofia Rusova's Commons category is recorded as Sofia Rusova[22].
  • Sofia Rusova's family name is recorded as Rusova[23].
  • Sofia Rusova's given name is recorded as Sofia[24].
  • Sofia Rusova's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ukrainian[25].
  • Sofia Rusova's Commons Creator page is recorded as Sofia Rusova[26].
  • Sofia Rusova's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Ukrainian feminism: 140[27].

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Origins and Family

Sofia Rusova's place of birth was Oleshnia[2]. She was born on February 18, 1856[3]. Her father was Q4262027[12].

Education

Sofia Rusova was educated at Fundukleev Women's Gymnasium[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], educator[7], politician[8], and human rights defender[9]. Sofia Rusova held the position of teacher[18].

Personal Life

Among Sofia Rusova's spouses was Oleksander Rusov[13]. Children include Mykhailo Rusov[14], a politician[28], 1876–1909[29], of Russian Empire[30] and Yuriy Rusov[15], an ichthyologist[31], 1895–1961[32], specialised in biology[33].

Death and Burial

Sofia Rusova died on February 5, 1940[5]. She passed away in Prague[4]. Burial took place at Olšany Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sofia Rusova include Korolenko Chernihiv Regional Universal Scientific Library[34], a library[35], in Ukraine[36], founded in 1877[37].

Why It Matters

Sofia Rusova ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for her include Korolenko Chernihiv Regional Universal Scientific Library[34], a library[35], in Ukraine[36], founded in 1877[37].

FAQs

Where was Sofia Rusova born?

Sofia Rusova's place of birth was Oleshnia[2].

Where did Sofia Rusova die?

Sofia Rusova died in Prague[4].

Who were Sofia Rusova's parents?

Sofia Rusova's father was Q4262027[12].

Who was Sofia Rusova married to?

Sofia Rusova's spouses include Oleksander Rusov[13].

What did Sofia Rusova do for work?

Sofia Rusova worked as literary critic[6], educator[7], politician[8], and human rights defender[9].

Where did Sofia Rusova go to school?

Sofia Rusova was educated at Fundukleev Women's Gymnasium[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . BillionGraves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ethnic group Q44806
    Spouse Oleksander Rusov
    Place of birth Oleshnia
    Father Q4262027
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