Vasily Ignatenko

Soviet firefighter who responded to the Chernobyl disaster (1961–1986)
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Vasily Ignatenko

Summary

Vasily Ignatenko is a human[1]. Born in Spiaryžža[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1961[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on May 13, 1986[5]. He worked as a firefighter[6] and Chernobyl liquidator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,322 views/month, #4,595 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Spiaryžža[2], Vasily Ignatenko…
  • Vasily Ignatenko passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vasily Ignatenko was born on March 13, 1961[3].
  • Vasily Ignatenko died on May 13, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Mitinskoe Cemetery[9].
  • Vasily Ignatenko held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Vasily Ignatenko worked as a firefighter[6].
  • Vasily Ignatenko worked as a Chernobyl liquidator[7].
  • Vasily Ignatenko was educated at Q64160036[11].
  • Vasily Ignatenko received the Order of the Red Banner[12].
  • Vasily Ignatenko received the Hero of Ukraine, Order of the Gold Star[13].
  • Vasily Ignatenko received the Master of Sport of the USSR[14].
  • Vasily Ignatenko is recorded as male[15].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's military branch is recorded as Soviet Internal Troops[17].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's Commons category is recorded as Vasily Ignatenko[18].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's military, police or special rank is recorded as senior sergeant[19].
  • The cause of death was radiation syndrome[20].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's family name is recorded as Ihnatenko[21].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's family name is recorded as Ihnatsyenka[22].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's family name is recorded as Ignatenko[23].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's given name is recorded as Vasyl[24].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's given name is recorded as Vasil[25].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's given name is recorded as Vasily[26].
  • Vasily Ignatenko's significant event is recorded as Chernobyl disaster[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Ignatenko was born in Spiaryžža[2]. He was born on March 13, 1961[3].

Education

Vasily Ignatenko's education included a stint at Q64160036[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include firefighter[6] and Chernobyl liquidator[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner[12], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1918[30]; Hero of Ukraine, Order of the Gold Star[13], an award[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 1998[33]; and Master of Sport of the USSR[14], a sports title[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1935[36].

Death and Burial

Vasily Ignatenko died on May 13, 1986[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was radiation syndrome[20]. Burial took place at Mitinskoe Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Vasily Ignatenko ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,322 views/month, #4,595 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Ignatenko born?

Vasily Ignatenko's place of birth was Spiaryžža[2].

Where did Vasily Ignatenko die?

Vasily Ignatenko passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Vasily Ignatenko do for work?

Vasily Ignatenko worked as firefighter[6] and Chernobyl liquidator[7].

Where did Vasily Ignatenko go to school?

Vasily Ignatenko was educated at Q64160036[11].

What awards did Vasily Ignatenko receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[12], Hero of Ukraine, Order of the Gold Star[13], and Master of Sport of the USSR[14].

References

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank senior sergeant
    Significant event Chernobyl disaster
    Given name Vasyl, Vasil, Vasily
    Family name Ihnatenko, Ihnatsyenka, Ignatenko
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
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