Stanislav Markelov

Russian lawyer (1974-2009)
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Stanislav Markelov

Summary

Stanislav Markelov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on May 20, 1974[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on January 19, 2009[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], human rights defender[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stanislav Markelov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Stanislav Markelov died in Moscow[4].
  • Stanislav Markelov was born on May 20, 1974[3].
  • Stanislav Markelov died on January 19, 2009[5].
  • Burial took place at Ostankino Cemetery[10].
  • Stanislav Markelov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Stanislav Markelov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Russian was Stanislav Markelov's native language[13].
  • Stanislav Markelov worked as a journalist[6].
  • Stanislav Markelov worked as a human rights defender[7].
  • Stanislav Markelov's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Stanislav Markelov's education included a stint at Moscow State Law University[14].
  • Stanislav Markelov received the CCBE Human Rights award[15].
  • Stanislav Markelov received the Medal "For Merit to the Chechen Republic"[16].
  • Stanislav Markelov is recorded as male[17].
  • Stanislav Markelov's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Stanislav Markelov was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Russia[19].
  • Stanislav Markelov's Commons category is recorded as Stanislav Markelov[20].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[21].
  • Stanislav Markelov's family name is recorded as Markelov[22].
  • Stanislav Markelov's given name is recorded as Stanislav[23].
  • Stanislav Markelov's significant event is recorded as Murder of Markelov and Baburova[24].
  • Stanislav Markelov's work location is recorded as Moscow[25].
  • Stanislav Markelov's manner of death is recorded as homicide[26].
  • Stanislav Markelov's described by source is recorded as Lentapedia[27].

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Origins and Family

Stanislav Markelov was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on May 20, 1974[3]. Russian was his native language[13].

Education

Stanislav Markelov's education included a stint at Moscow State Law University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], human rights defender[7], and lawyer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include CCBE Human Rights award[15], an award[28] and Medal "For Merit to the Chechen Republic"[16], a medallion[29], in Russia[30], founded in 2004[31].

Personal Life

Stanislav Markelov was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Russia[19].

Death and Burial

Stanislav Markelov died on January 19, 2009[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[21]. Burial took place at Ostankino Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Stanislav Markelov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Stanislav Markelov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Stanislav Markelov…

Where did Stanislav Markelov die?

Stanislav Markelov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Stanislav Markelov do for work?

Stanislav Markelov worked as journalist[6], human rights defender[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Stanislav Markelov go to school?

Stanislav Markelov was educated at Moscow State Law University[14].

What awards did Stanislav Markelov receive?

Honors received include CCBE Human Rights award[15] and Medal "For Merit to the Chechen Republic"[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . iht.com. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . iht.com. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . robertamsterdam.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . iht.com. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event Murder of Markelov and Baburova
    Given name Stanislav
    Family name Markelov
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Human rights
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