Valentin Varennikov

Soviet general and Russian politician (1923-2009)
Person human Q710007
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Valentin Varennikov

Summary

Valentin Varennikov is a human[1]. Born in Krasnodar[2], he… he was born on December 15, 1923[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on May 6, 2009[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and Chernobyl liquidator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (558 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Krasnodar[2], Valentin Varennikov…
  • Valentin Varennikov died in Moscow[4].
  • Valentin Varennikov was born on December 15, 1923[3].
  • Valentin Varennikov died on May 6, 2009[5].
  • Valentin Varennikov is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].
  • Valentin Varennikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Valentin Varennikov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Valentin Varennikov's professions included politician[6].
  • Valentin Varennikov worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Valentin Varennikov's professions included Chernobyl liquidator[8].
  • Valentin Varennikov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13].
  • Valentin Varennikov held the position of member of the State Duma[14].
  • Valentin Varennikov's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Zhukov Medal[16].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Order of the Red Banner[18].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Order of Lenin[19].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Order of the Red Star[20].
  • Valentin Varennikov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[21].
  • Valentin Varennikov was a member of 4th State Duma of the Russian Federation[22].
  • Valentin Varennikov was a member of 2nd State Duma of the Russian Federation[23].
  • Valentin Varennikov is recorded as male[24].
  • Valentin Varennikov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Valentin Varennikov's main regulatory text is recorded as Q19211729[26].
  • Valentin Varennikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Valentin Varennikov was born in Krasnodar[2]. He was born on December 15, 1923[3].

Education

Valentin Varennikov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and Chernobyl liquidator[8]. Positions held include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13], a historical position[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1937[30] and member of the State Duma[14], an elective office[31], in Russia[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Zhukov Medal[16], a courage award[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1994[35]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17], a campaign medal[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1945[38]; Order of the Red Banner[18], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1918[41]; Order of Lenin[19], an order[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1930[44]; Order of the Red Star[20], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1930[47]; and Hero of the Soviet Union[21], a courage award[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1934[50].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Communist Party of the Russian Federation[27], a political party[51], in Russia[52], founded in 1993[53], headquartered in Moscow[54]; Communist Party of the Soviet Union[55], a communist party[56], in Russian Empire[57], founded in 1898[58], headquartered in Moscow[59]; and Rodina[60], a political party[61], in Russia[62], founded in 2003[63], headquartered in Moscow[64].

Death and Burial

Valentin Varennikov died on May 6, 2009[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Valentin Varennikov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (558 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Valentin Varennikov born?

Valentin Varennikov was born in Krasnodar[2].

Where did Valentin Varennikov die?

Valentin Varennikov died in Moscow[4].

What did Valentin Varennikov do for work?

Valentin Varennikov worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and Chernobyl liquidator[8].

Where did Valentin Varennikov go to school?

Valentin Varennikov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].

What awards did Valentin Varennikov receive?

Honors received include Zhukov Medal[16], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[17], Order of the Red Banner[18], and Order of Lenin[19].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . TracesOfWar. news.mail.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  34. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  35. [50] . 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. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, Chernobyl liquidator
    Military, police or special rank general of the army
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Moscow
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received Zhukov Medal, Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Order of the Red Banner +25
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