Vasili Merkuryev

Soviet actor, theatre director (1904–1978)
Person human Q2370666
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Vasili Merkuryev

Summary

Vasili Merkuryev is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ostrov[2]. He was born on March 24, 1904[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 12, 1978[5]. He worked as an actor[6], theatrical director[7], drama teacher[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ostrov[2], Vasili Merkuryev…
  • Vasili Merkuryev passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Vasili Merkuryev was born on March 24, 1904[3].
  • Vasili Merkuryev died on May 12, 1978[5].
  • Vasili Merkuryev is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[11].
  • Among Vasili Merkuryev's spouses was Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold[12].
  • A child of Vasili Merkuryev was Pyotr Merkuryev[13].
  • Vasili Merkuryev held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Vasili Merkuryev held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Vasili Merkuryev held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[16].
  • Vasili Merkuryev's professions included actor[6].
  • Vasili Merkuryev worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Vasili Merkuryev's professions included drama teacher[8].
  • Vasili Merkuryev worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Vasili Merkuryev was employed by Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[17].
  • Vasili Merkuryev was employed by Alexandrinsky Theatre[18].
  • Among Vasili Merkuryev's employers was Globus Theatre[19].
  • Vasili Merkuryev was educated at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[20].
  • A notable student of Vasili Merkuryev was Q111569758[21].
  • A notable student of Vasili Merkuryev was Khadisha Bukeeva[22].
  • Vasili Merkuryev received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23].
  • Vasili Merkuryev received the Order of Lenin[24].
  • Vasili Merkuryev received the People's Artist of the USSR[25].
  • Vasili Merkuryev received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26].
  • Vasili Merkuryev received the Medal "Veteran of Labour"[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasili Merkuryev's place of birth was Ostrov[2]. He was born on March 24, 1904[3].

Education

Vasili Merkuryev's education included a stint at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], theatrical director[7], drama teacher[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[17], a higher education institution[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1779[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]; Alexandrinsky Theatre[18], a theatre company[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1756[34]; and Globus Theatre[19], a theatre building[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1965[37]. Notable students include Q111569758[21] and Khadisha Bukeeva[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23], a class of award[38]; Order of Lenin[24], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; People's Artist of the USSR[25], an award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1936[44]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1928[47]; Medal "Veteran of Labour"[27], a medallion[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1974[50]; and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[51], a medallion[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1945[54].

Personal Life

Among Vasili Merkuryev's spouses was Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold[12]. A child of him was Pyotr Merkuryev[13]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[55].

Death and Burial

Vasili Merkuryev died on May 12, 1978[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[11].

Why It Matters

Vasili Merkuryev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Vasili Merkuryev born?

Vasili Merkuryev was born in Ostrov[2].

Where did Vasili Merkuryev die?

Vasili Merkuryev passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who was Vasili Merkuryev married to?

Vasili Merkuryev's spouses include Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold[12].

What did Vasili Merkuryev do for work?

Vasili Merkuryev worked as actor[6], theatrical director[7], drama teacher[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Vasili Merkuryev go to school?

Vasili Merkuryev was educated at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[20].

What awards did Vasili Merkuryev receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23], Order of Lenin[24], People's Artist of the USSR[25], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Muziekweb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.
  27. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  25. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [54] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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