Viacheslav Fetisov

Russian ice hockey player
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Viacheslav Fetisov

Summary

Viacheslav Fetisov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on April 20, 1958[3]. He worked as an ice hockey player[4], coach[5], politician[6], statesperson[7], and ice hockey coach[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (845 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Viacheslav Fetisov was born in Moscow[2].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov was born on April 20, 1958[3].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov was married to Lada Fetisova[10].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Russian was Viacheslav Fetisov's native language[13].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov worked as an ice hockey player[4].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov worked as a coach[5].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov's professions included politician[6].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov worked as an ice hockey coach[8].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov held the position of member of the State Duma[14].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov held the position of member of the State Duma[15].
  • Among Viacheslav Fetisov's employers was Plekhanov Russian Economic University[16].
  • Among Viacheslav Fetisov's employers was HC CSKA Moscow[17].
  • Among Viacheslav Fetisov's employers was New Jersey Devils[18].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov was employed by Detroit Red Wings[19].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov was educated at Military Institute of Physical Culture[20].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Order of Honour[22].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Silver Olympic Order[23].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[24].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[25].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26].
  • Viacheslav Fetisov was a member of Federation Council[27].

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Origins and Family

Viacheslav Fetisov was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on April 20, 1958[3]. Russian was his native language[13].

Education

Viacheslav Fetisov's education included a stint at Military Institute of Physical Culture[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ice hockey player[4], coach[5], politician[6], statesperson[7], and ice hockey coach[8]. Employers include Plekhanov Russian Economic University[16], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in Moscow[31]; HC CSKA Moscow[17], an ice hockey team[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1946[34]; New Jersey Devils[18], an ice hockey team[35], in United States[36], founded in 1974[37], headquartered in East Rutherford[38]; and Detroit Red Wings[19], an ice hockey team[39], in United States[40], founded in 1926[41]. Positions held include member of the State Duma[14], an elective office[42], in Russia[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[21], an order[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1930[46]; Order of Honour[22], an order[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1994[49]; Silver Olympic Order[23], a grade of an order[50]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[51], in Russia[52]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[25], a grade of an order[53], in Russia[54]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26], a socialist order of merit[55], in Soviet Union[56], founded in 1928[57].

Personal Life

Among Viacheslav Fetisov's spouses was Lada Fetisova[10]. Political affiliations include United Russia[58], a political party[59], in Russia[60], founded in 2001[61], headquartered in Moscow[62] and Communist Party of the Soviet Union[63], a communist party[64], in Russian Empire[65], founded in 1898[66], headquartered in Moscow[67].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Viacheslav Fetisov include Fetisov Arena[68], an arena[69], in Russia[70], founded in 2013[71] and 8806 Fetisov[72], an asteroid[73].

Why It Matters

Viacheslav Fetisov ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (845 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

Entities named for him include Fetisov Arena[68], an arena[69], in Russia[70], founded in 2013[71] and 8806 Fetisov[72], an asteroid[73].

FAQs

Where was Viacheslav Fetisov born?

Viacheslav Fetisov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Who was Viacheslav Fetisov married to?

Viacheslav Fetisov's spouses include Lada Fetisova[10].

What did Viacheslav Fetisov do for work?

Viacheslav Fetisov worked as ice hockey player[4], coach[5], politician[6], statesperson[7], and ice hockey coach[8].

Where did Viacheslav Fetisov go to school?

Viacheslav Fetisov was educated at Military Institute of Physical Culture[20].

What awards did Viacheslav Fetisov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[21], Order of Honour[22], Silver Olympic Order[23], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[24].

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    Military, police or special rank colonel
    Participant in 1984 Winter Olympics, 1988 Winter Olympics, 1980 Winter Olympics
    Given name Viacheslav
    Country for sport Soviet Union, Russia
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