Veniamin Kaverin

Russian-Soviet writer and memoirist (1902-1989)
Person human Q467741
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Veniamin Kaverin

Summary

Veniamin Kaverin is a human[1]. Born in Pskov[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1902[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on May 2, 1989[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], short story writer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pskov[2], Veniamin Kaverin…
  • Veniamin Kaverin died in Moscow[4].
  • Veniamin Kaverin was born on April 6, 1902[3].
  • Veniamin Kaverin died on May 2, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].
  • Veniamin Kaverin held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Veniamin Kaverin held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Veniamin Kaverin held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Veniamin Kaverin worked as a writer[6].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's professions included novelist[7].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's professions included short story writer[9].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's professions included playwright[10].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[16].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[17].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[19].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[21].
  • Veniamin Kaverin received the Order of the Red Star[22].
  • Veniamin Kaverin was a member of USSR Union of Writers[23].
  • Veniamin Kaverin was a member of Serapion Brothers[24].
  • Veniamin Kaverin is recorded as male[25].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Veniamin Kaverin's genre is short novel[27].

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Origins and Family

Veniamin Kaverin's place of birth was Pskov[2]. He was born on April 6, 1902[3].

Education

Veniamin Kaverin's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], short story writer[9], and playwright[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[17], a class of award[28]; Order of Lenin[18], an order[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1930[31]; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[32], in Soviet Union[33]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], a socialist order of merit[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1928[36]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[21], an order[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1972[39]; and Order of the Red Star[22], a socialist order of merit[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1930[42].

Death and Burial

Veniamin Kaverin died on May 2, 1989[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Veniamin Kaverin include 2458 Veniakaverin[43], an asteroid[44].

Why It Matters

Veniamin Kaverin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include The Two Captains[47], a written work[48]. Entities named for him include 2458 Veniakaverin[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Veniamin Kaverin born?

Veniamin Kaverin was born in Pskov[2].

Where did Veniamin Kaverin die?

Veniamin Kaverin died in Moscow[4].

What did Veniamin Kaverin do for work?

Veniamin Kaverin worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], short story writer[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Veniamin Kaverin go to school?

Veniamin Kaverin was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16].

What awards did Veniamin Kaverin receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[17], Order of Lenin[18], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[19], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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