Viktor Abakumov

head of SMERSH, Russian Minister of State Security (1946–1951)
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Viktor Abakumov
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Viktor Abakumov

Summary

Viktor Abakumov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on April 11, 1908[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 19, 1954[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (901 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Viktor Abakumov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Viktor Abakumov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Viktor Abakumov was born on April 11, 1908[3].
  • Viktor Abakumov was born on 1908[9].
  • Viktor Abakumov died on December 19, 1954[5].
  • Viktor Abakumov is buried at Levashovo Memorial Cemetery[10].
  • Viktor Abakumov is buried at Rakitki Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Viktor Abakumov was Igor Smirnov[12].
  • Viktor Abakumov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Viktor Abakumov held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[14].
  • Viktor Abakumov held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Viktor Abakumov worked as a military officer[6].
  • Viktor Abakumov worked as a politician[7].
  • Viktor Abakumov's field of work was Ministry for State Security[16].
  • Viktor Abakumov held the position of minister for State Security[17].
  • Viktor Abakumov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[18].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Order of the Red Banner[20].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Order of the Red Star[21].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Order of Suvorov, 1st class[22].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[23].
  • Viktor Abakumov received the Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[24].
  • Viktor Abakumov's religion is recorded as atheism[25].
  • Viktor Abakumov is recorded as male[26].
  • Viktor Abakumov's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Viktor Abakumov… Recorded date of birth include April 11, 1908[3] and 1908[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Viktor Abakumov's field of work was Ministry for State Security[16]. Positions held include minister for State Security[17] and deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[18], a historical position[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1937[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], a campaign medal[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1945[33]; Order of the Red Banner[20], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1918[36]; Order of the Red Star[21], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1930[39]; Order of Suvorov, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[40], in Soviet Union[41]; Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[42], in Soviet Union[43]; and Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[44], in Soviet Union[45].

Personal Life

A child of Viktor Abakumov was Igor Smirnov[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism[25]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[46].

Death and Burial

Viktor Abakumov died on December 19, 1954[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. Recorded place of burial include Levashovo Memorial Cemetery[10] and Rakitki Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Viktor Abakumov ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (901 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Abakumov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Viktor Abakumov…

Where did Viktor Abakumov die?

Viktor Abakumov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Viktor Abakumov do for work?

Viktor Abakumov worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Viktor Abakumov receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Order of the Red Banner[20], Order of the Red Star[21], and Order of Suvorov, 1st class[22].

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  25. [9] . Who led the NKVD. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military officer, politician
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