Svetlana Pletnyova

Russian historian and archaeologist (1926–2008)
Person human Q4364919
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Svetlana Pletnyova

Summary

Svetlana Pletnyova is a human[1]. Born in Kirov[2], she… she was born on April 20, 1926[3]. She died in Moscow[4]. She died on November 20, 2008[5]. She worked as an anthropologist[6], historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Svetlana Pletnyova was born in Kirov[2].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova was born on April 20, 1926[3].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova died on November 20, 2008[5].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Russian was Svetlana Pletnyova's native language[12].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova worked as a historian[7].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's field of work was archaeology[13].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's field of work was history[14].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova was employed by Institute of Archaeology[15].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's education included a stint at MSU Faculty of History[17].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's doctoral advisor was Boris Rybakov[18].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's doctoral advisor was Mikhail Artamonov[19].
  • A notable student of Svetlana Pletnyova was Viktor Chkhaidze[20].
  • A notable student of Svetlana Pletnyova was Igor Kyzlasov[21].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova received the USSR State Prize[22].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova received the Order of the Badge of Honour[23].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova received the Medal "For Distinguished Labour"[24].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova received the Medal "For Labour Valour"[25].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova is recorded as female[26].
  • Svetlana Pletnyova's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Svetlana Pletnyova was born in Kirov[2]. She was born on April 20, 1926[3]. Russian was her native language[12].

Education

Educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1755[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and MSU Faculty of History[17], a faculty[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1934[34]. Doctoral advisors include Boris Rybakov[18], an anthropologist[35], 1908–2001[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[38], specialised in history[39] and Mikhail Artamonov[19], an archaeologist[40], 1898–1972[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Order of Lenin[43], specialised in archaeology[44]. Svetlana Pletnyova earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[45]. Studied under Boris Rybakov[46], an anthropologist[47], 1908–2001[48], of Russian Empire[49], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[50], specialised in history[51] and Mikhail Artamonov[52], an archaeologist[53], 1898–1972[54], of Russian Empire[55], awarded the Order of Lenin[56], specialised in archaeology[57].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. Fields of work include archaeology[13], an academic discipline[58] and history[14]. Among Svetlana Pletnyova's employers was Institute of Archaeology[15]. Notable students include Viktor Chkhaidze[20], a historian[59], b. 1978[60], of Soviet Union[61], specialised in archaeology[62] and Igor Kyzlasov[21], a scientist[63], b. 1951[64], of Russia[65], specialised in history[66]. She supervised Viktor Chkhaidze as a doctoral student[67].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[22], a Soviet state award[68], in Soviet Union[69], founded in 1966[70]; Order of the Badge of Honour[23], a socialist order of merit[71], in Soviet Union[72], founded in 1935[73]; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"[24], a civil decoration[74], in Soviet Union[75], founded in 1938[76]; and Medal "For Labour Valour"[25], a Soviet state award[77], in Soviet Union[78], founded in 1938[79].

Death and Burial

Svetlana Pletnyova died on November 20, 2008[5]. She passed away in Moscow[4].

Why It Matters

Svetlana Pletnyova ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Svetlana Pletnyova born?

Born in Kirov[2], Svetlana Pletnyova…

Where did Svetlana Pletnyova die?

Svetlana Pletnyova died in Moscow[4].

What did Svetlana Pletnyova do for work?

Svetlana Pletnyova worked as anthropologist[6], historian[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Svetlana Pletnyova go to school?

Svetlana Pletnyova was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16] and MSU Faculty of History[17].

What awards did Svetlana Pletnyova receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[22], Order of the Badge of Honour[23], Medal "For Distinguished Labour"[24], and Medal "For Labour Valour"[25].

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, historian, archaeologist
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    Occupation anthropologist, historian, archaeologist
    Student Viktor Chkhaidze, Igor Kyzlasov
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