Viktor Ardov

Soviet satirist, playwright, screenwriter, cartoonist (1900–1976)
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Summary

Viktor Ardov is a human[1]. He was born in Voronezh[2]. He was born on October 8, 1900[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 26, 1976[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], satirist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], and journalist[10]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Viktor Ardov's place of birth was Voronezh[2].
  • Viktor Ardov died in Moscow[4].
  • Viktor Ardov was born on October 8, 1900[3].
  • Viktor Ardov died on February 26, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery[12].
  • Viktor Ardov was married to Nina Olshevskaya[13].
  • A child of Viktor Ardov was Mikhail Ardov[14].
  • A child of Viktor Ardov was Boris Ardov[15].
  • Viktor Ardov held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Viktor Ardov held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Russian was Viktor Ardov's native language[18].
  • Viktor Ardov worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Viktor Ardov worked as a satirist[7].
  • Viktor Ardov worked as a playwright[8].
  • Viktor Ardov worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Viktor Ardov worked as a journalist[10].
  • Viktor Ardov's professions included short story writer[19].
  • Viktor Ardov was employed by Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[20].
  • Viktor Ardov was educated at Plekhanov Russian Economic University[21].
  • Viktor Ardov received the Order of the Red Star[22].
  • Viktor Ardov received the Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"[23].
  • Viktor Ardov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].
  • Viktor Ardov is recorded as male[25].
  • Viktor Ardov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Viktor Ardov's genre is feuilleton[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Voronezh[2], Viktor Ardov… he was born on October 8, 1900[3]. Russian was his native language[18].

Education

Viktor Ardov's education included a stint at Plekhanov Russian Economic University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], satirist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], journalist[10], and short story writer[19]. Viktor Ardov was employed by Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Star[22], a socialist order of merit[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"[23], a campaign medal[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1944[33]; and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], a campaign medal[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1945[36].

Personal Life

Among Viktor Ardov's spouses was Nina Olshevskaya[13]. Children include Mikhail Ardov[14], a priest[37], b. 1937[38], of Russia[39] and Boris Ardov[15], an actor[40], 1940–2004[41], of Soviet Union[42].

Death and Burial

Viktor Ardov died on February 26, 1976[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Viktor Ardov is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Ardov born?

Viktor Ardov was born in Voronezh[2].

Where did Viktor Ardov die?

Viktor Ardov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Viktor Ardov married to?

Viktor Ardov's spouses include Nina Olshevskaya[13].

What did Viktor Ardov do for work?

Viktor Ardov worked as cartoonist[6], satirist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Viktor Ardov go to school?

Viktor Ardov was educated at Plekhanov Russian Economic University[21].

What awards did Viktor Ardov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Star[22], Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"[23], and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].

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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.
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  7. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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