Victor Chernomyrdin
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Summary
Victor Chernomyrdin was born in Chorny Otrog[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], economist[5], and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,986 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[8]
- Father: Stepan Chernomyrdin[9]
- Mother: Marfa Chernomyrdina[10]
- Spouse: Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina[11]
- Child: Vitaly Chernomyrdin[12], Andrey Chernomyrdin[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[14], Soviet Union[15]
- Position held: President of Russia[16], Prime Minister of Russia[17], Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation[18], ambassador of Russia to Ukraine[19], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[20], member of the State Duma[21], Minister of Gas Industry[22], deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[23]
- Educated at: Samara State Technical University[24], Moscow State Open University[25]
- Award received: Order of the October Revolution[26], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[27], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[28], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[29], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[30], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[31], Order of the Badge of Honour[32], Order of Friendship[33], Medal "In Commemoration of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan"[34], Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[35], Order of Parasat[36], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[37], Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[38], Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"[39]
- Member of: Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[40], Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[41], 3rd State Duma of the Russian Federation[42]
- Religion or worldview: Russian Orthodox Church[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Our Home – Russia[45], Communist Party of the Soviet Union[46], independent politician[47], United Russia[48]
- Commons category: Viktor Chernomyrdin[49]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[50], kidney failure[51], cancer[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Victor Chernomyrdin include Chernomyrdinka[53] and Viktor Chernomyrdin[54], an icebreaker[55].
Why It Matters
Victor Chernomyrdin has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Chernomyrdinka[53] and Viktor Chernomyrdin[54], an icebreaker[55].
FAQs
Where was Victor Chernomyrdin born?
Victor Chernomyrdin's place of birth was Chorny Otrog[1].
Where did Victor Chernomyrdin die?
Victor Chernomyrdin died in Moscow[2].
Who were Victor Chernomyrdin's parents?
Victor Chernomyrdin's father was Stepan Chernomyrdin[9]. Victor Chernomyrdin's mother was Marfa Chernomyrdina[10].
Who was Victor Chernomyrdin married to?
Victor Chernomyrdin's spouses include Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina[11].
What did Victor Chernomyrdin do for work?
Victor Chernomyrdin worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], economist[5], and businessperson[6].
Where did Victor Chernomyrdin go to school?
Victor Chernomyrdin was educated at Samara State Technical University[24] and Moscow State Open University[25].
What awards did Victor Chernomyrdin receive?
Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[26], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[27], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[28], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[29].