Valeriy Kovtun

Soviet ballet dancer and ballet master (1944-2005)
Person human Q12111100
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Valeriy Kovtun

Summary

Valeriy Kovtun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yasynuvata[2]. He was born on October 22, 1944[3]. He passed away in Kyiv[4]. He died on February 3, 2005[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], and choreographer[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Yasynuvata[2], Valeriy Kovtun…
  • Valeriy Kovtun died in Kyiv[4].
  • Valeriy Kovtun was born on October 22, 1944[3].
  • Valeriy Kovtun died on February 3, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at Baikove Cemetery[9].
  • Valeriy Kovtun held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Valeriy Kovtun held citizenship in Ukraine[11].
  • Valeriy Kovtun worked as a ballet dancer[6].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's professions included ballet master[7].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's professions included choreographer[8].
  • Among Valeriy Kovtun's employers was National Opera of Ukraine[12].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[13].
  • Valeriy Kovtun received the People's Artist of the USSR[14].
  • Valeriy Kovtun received the Lenin Komsomol Prize[15].
  • Valeriy Kovtun received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16].
  • Valeriy Kovtun received the People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[17].
  • Valeriy Kovtun is recorded as male[18].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Valeriy Kovtun was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[20].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's given name is recorded as Valery[21].
  • Valeriy Kovtun studied under Q111020258[22].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Valeriy Kovtun's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Ukraine[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yasynuvata[2], Valeriy Kovtun… he was born on October 22, 1944[3].

Education

Valeriy Kovtun's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[13]. He studied under Q111020258[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], and choreographer[8]. Valeriy Kovtun was employed by National Opera of Ukraine[12].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Artist of the USSR[14], an award[25], in Soviet Union[26], founded in 1936[27]; Lenin Komsomol Prize[15], a prize[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1966[30]; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 1996[33]; and People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[17], a title of honor[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1939[36].

Personal Life

Valeriy Kovtun was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[20].

Death and Burial

Valeriy Kovtun died on February 3, 2005[5]. He died in Kyiv[4]. He is buried at Baikove Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Valeriy Kovtun born?

Valeriy Kovtun's place of birth was Yasynuvata[2].

Where did Valeriy Kovtun die?

Valeriy Kovtun died in Kyiv[4].

What did Valeriy Kovtun do for work?

Valeriy Kovtun worked as ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], and choreographer[8].

Where did Valeriy Kovtun go to school?

Valeriy Kovtun was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[13].

What awards did Valeriy Kovtun receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the USSR[14], Lenin Komsomol Prize[15], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16], and People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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