Vasili Vainonen

Russian choreographer (1901–1964)
Person human Q2668784
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Vasili Vainonen

Summary

Vasili Vainonen is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on February 8, 1901[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on March 23, 1964[5]. He worked as a choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Vasili Vainonen…
  • Vasili Vainonen passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vasili Vainonen was born on February 8, 1901[3].
  • Vasili Vainonen died on March 23, 1964[5].
  • Vasili Vainonen is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
  • Vasili Vainonen held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Vasili Vainonen held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Vasili Vainonen worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Vasili Vainonen worked as a ballet master[7].
  • Vasili Vainonen's professions included ballet dancer[8].
  • Vasili Vainonen was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[13].
  • Vasili Vainonen received the Order of the Badge of Honour[14].
  • Vasili Vainonen received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].
  • Vasili Vainonen received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16].
  • Vasili Vainonen received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[17].
  • Vasili Vainonen received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[18].
  • Vasili Vainonen is recorded as male[19].
  • Vasili Vainonen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Vasili Vainonen's given name is recorded as Vasily[21].
  • Vasili Vainonen's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Vasili Vainonen… he was born on February 8, 1901[3].

Education

Vasili Vainonen's education included a stint at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Badge of Honour[14], a socialist order of merit[23], in Soviet Union[24], founded in 1935[25]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], a medallion[26], in Soviet Union[27], founded in 1945[28]; Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16], a title of honor[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1931[31]; State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[17], a class of award[32], in Soviet Union[33]; and Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[18], a class of award[34].

Death and Burial

Vasili Vainonen died on March 23, 1964[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Vasili Vainonen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Vasili Vainonen born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Vasili Vainonen…

Where did Vasili Vainonen die?

Vasili Vainonen passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Vasili Vainonen do for work?

Vasili Vainonen worked as choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8].

Where did Vasili Vainonen go to school?

Vasili Vainonen was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[13].

What awards did Vasili Vainonen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16], and State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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