Vasili Vanin

Russian actor and theatre director (1898–1951)
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Vasili Vanin
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Summary

Vasili Vanin was born on January 1, 1898[1], in Tambov[2]. He died on May 12, 1951[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], film director[7], and drama teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Olga Viklandt[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Soviet Union[13]
  • Employer: Mossovet Theatre[14], Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[15]
  • Award received: Order of Lenin[16], People's Artist of the USSR[17], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[18], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], Honoured Artist of Kazakh SSR[21], People's Artist of the RSFSR[22], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[23], Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Vasily Vanin[26]
  • Given name: Vasily[27]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11[29], Faces of Moscow[30]
  • Start of work period: 1918[31]
  • End of work period: 1951[32]

Why It Matters

Vasili Vanin has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Vasili Vanin born?

Vasili Vanin was born in Tambov[2].

Where did Vasili Vanin die?

Vasili Vanin died in Moscow[4].

Who was Vasili Vanin married to?

Vasili Vanin's spouses include Olga Viklandt[11].

What did Vasili Vanin do for work?

Vasili Vanin worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], film director[7], and drama teacher[8].

What awards did Vasili Vanin receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[16], People's Artist of the USSR[17], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[18], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].

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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. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinopoisk person id → 357247
    Given name → Vasily
    Spouse → Olga Viklandt
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