Viktor Shklovsky
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Summary
Viktor Shklovsky was born on January 12, 1893[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on December 5, 1984[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a writer[5], film critic[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,279 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 24, 1893[11]
- Date of death: December 6, 1984[12]
- Place of burial: Kuntsevo Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Serafima Suok[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[16], Soviet Union[17]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[18], literary historian[19], film scholar[20], linguist[21], literary scholar[22], critic[23], essayist[24], film screenwriter[25], memoirist[26]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[27], literary criticism[28], film criticism[29], film screenwriting[30]
- Employer: Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[31]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[32]
- Notable work: Lev Tolstoy[33]
- Award received: USSR State Prize[34], Order of Friendship of Peoples[35], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[36], Cross of St. George[37], Cross of St. George 4th class[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Genre: screenplay[40], essay[41]
- Commons category: Viktor Shklovsky[42]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[43]
- Family name: Shklovsky[44]
- Given name: Viktor[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Viktor Shklovsky[46]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[47], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[49]
Why It Matters
Viktor Shklovsky has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Works attributed to him include The I.V. Stalin White Sea – Baltic Sea Canal[52], a literary work[53], written by Leopold Averbakh[54].
FAQs
Where was Viktor Shklovsky born?
Viktor Shklovsky was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Viktor Shklovsky die?
Viktor Shklovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
Who was Viktor Shklovsky married to?
Viktor Shklovsky's spouses include Serafima Suok[14].
What did Viktor Shklovsky do for work?
Viktor Shklovsky worked as a writer[5], film critic[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Viktor Shklovsky go to school?
Viktor Shklovsky was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[32].
What awards did Viktor Shklovsky receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[34], Order of Friendship of Peoples[35], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[36], and Cross of St. George[37].