Vasily Gorodtsov

Russian archaeologist
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Vasily Gorodtsov

Summary

Vasily Gorodtsov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dubrovichi[2]. He was born on March 11, 1860[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 2, 1945[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vasily Gorodtsov was born in Dubrovichi[2].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov died in Moscow[4].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was born on March 11, 1860[3].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was born on 1860[10].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov died on February 2, 1945[5].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov died on 1945[11].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov worked as a military officer[8].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov's field of work was archaeology[15].
  • Among Vasily Gorodtsov's employers was State Historical Museum[16].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was employed by Institute of Archaeology[17].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was employed by Moscow Archaeological Institute[18].
  • Among Vasily Gorodtsov's employers was Moscow City People’s University[19].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[20].
  • Among Vasily Gorodtsov's employers was Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[21].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was educated at Alekseev military school[22].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov was educated at Ryazan Theological Seminary[23].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov's doctoral advisor was Vladimir Sizov[24].
  • A notable student of Vasily Gorodtsov was Artemy Artsikhovsky[25].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov received the Order of Lenin[26].
  • Vasily Gorodtsov received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Gorodtsov's place of birth was Dubrovichi[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 11, 1860[3] and 1860[10].

Education

Educated at Alekseev military school[22], a military school[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1864[30] and Ryazan Theological Seminary[23], a museum[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1722[33]. Vasily Gorodtsov's doctoral advisor was Vladimir Sizov[24]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and military officer[8]. Vasily Gorodtsov's field of work was archaeology[15]. Employers include State Historical Museum[16], a national museum[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1872[37]; Institute of Archaeology[17], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1919[40]; Moscow Archaeological Institute[18], a university[41], in Russian Empire[42], founded in 1907[43]; Moscow City People’s University[19], an educational institution[44], in Russian Empire[45], founded in 1908[46]; Lomonosov Moscow State University[20], a public university[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1755[49], headquartered in Moscow[50]; and Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[21], a school[51], in Russia[52], founded in 1931[53]. A notable student of him was Artemy Artsikhovsky[25]. Doctoral students include Boris Rybakov[54], an anthropologist[55], 1908–2001[56], of Russian Empire[57], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[58], specialised in history[59]; Artemy Artsikhovsky[60], an archaeologist[61], 1902–1978[62], of Soviet Union[63], awarded the USSR State Prize[64], specialised in history[65]; Lidiya Yevtyukhova[66], an archaeologist[67], 1903–1974[68], of Soviet Union[69], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[70]; Alexei Smirnov[71]; and Pavel Rykov[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[26], an order[73], in Soviet Union[74], founded in 1930[75]; Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[27], an official honorary title of RSFSR[76], in Soviet Union[77], founded in 1931[78]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[79], a grade of an order[80], in Russian Empire[81]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[82], a grade of an order[83], in Russian Empire[84]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[85], a grade of an order[86], in Russian Empire[87].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1945[5] and 1945[11]. Vasily Gorodtsov died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Vasily Gorodtsov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

He is credited with the discovery of Yamnaya culture[89], an archaeological culture[90]; Seima-Turbino culture[91], an archaeological culture[92]; Fatyanovo–Balanovo culture[93], an archaeological culture[94]; and Alekanovo inscription[95], an inscription[96].

His notable doctoral advisees include Boris Rybakov[97], an anthropologist[98], 1908–2001[99], of Russian Empire[100], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[101], specialised in history[102]; Artemy Artsikhovsky[103], an archaeologist[104], 1902–1978[105], of Soviet Union[106], awarded the USSR State Prize[107], specialised in history[108]; Boris Grakov[109], an anthropologist[110], 1899–1970[111], of Russian Empire[112], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[113], specialised in archaeology[114]; Alexei Smirnov[115]; Yevgeny Krupnov[116]; and Sergey Kiselyov[117].

FAQs

Where was Vasily Gorodtsov born?

Vasily Gorodtsov's place of birth was Dubrovichi[2].

Where did Vasily Gorodtsov die?

Vasily Gorodtsov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Vasily Gorodtsov do for work?

Vasily Gorodtsov worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Vasily Gorodtsov go to school?

Vasily Gorodtsov was educated at Alekseev military school[22] and Ryazan Theological Seminary[23].

What awards did Vasily Gorodtsov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[26], Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[27], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[79], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[82].

What did Vasily Gorodtsov discover?

Vasily Gorodtsov is credited as discoverer of Yamnaya culture[89], Seima-Turbino culture[91], Fatyanovo–Balanovo culture[93], and Alekanovo inscription[95].

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    Military, police or special rank lieutenant colonel
    Academic degree Doctor of Historical Sciences
    Given name Vasily
    Field of work archaeology
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