Vilen Kalyuta

Soviet and Ukrainian cinematographer (1930–1999)
Person human Q4210647
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Vilen Kalyuta

Summary

Vilen Kalyuta is a human[1]. He was born in Huliaipole[2]. He was born on October 22, 1930[3]. He died in Kyiv[4]. He died on November 3, 1999[5]. He worked as a camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Vilen Kalyuta was born in Huliaipole[2].
  • Vilen Kalyuta passed away in Kyiv[4].
  • Vilen Kalyuta was born on October 22, 1930[3].
  • Vilen Kalyuta died on November 3, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at Baikove Cemetery[9].
  • Vilen Kalyuta held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Vilen Kalyuta held citizenship in Ukraine[11].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's professions included camera operator[6].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's professions included cinematographer[7].
  • Vilen Kalyuta was educated at Vasylkiv College of the National Aviation University[12].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the USSR State Prize[13].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the Order of the Badge of Honour[14].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the Honored Art Worker of Ukraine[15].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the State Prize of the Russian Federation in Literature and the Arts[16].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the State Prize of the Russian Federation in Literature and the Arts[17].
  • Vilen Kalyuta received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kyiv"[18].
  • Vilen Kalyuta was a member of National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine[19].
  • Vilen Kalyuta is recorded as male[20].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Vilen Kalyuta was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's given name is recorded as Vilen[23].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's nominated for is recorded as Nika award for the best cinematography[24].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's start of work period is recorded as 1971[25].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's end of work period is recorded as 1997[26].
  • Vilen Kalyuta's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Ukraine[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Vilen Kalyuta's place of birth was Huliaipole[2]. He was born on October 22, 1930[3].

Education

Vilen Kalyuta's education included a stint at Vasylkiv College of the National Aviation University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[13], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1966[30]; Order of the Badge of Honour[14], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1935[33]; Honored Art Worker of Ukraine[15], an award[34], in Ukraine[35], founded in 2001[36]; State Prize of the Russian Federation in Literature and the Arts[16]; Medal "In Commemoration of the 1500th Anniversary of Kyiv"[18], a jubilee medal[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1982[39]; and Shevchenko National Prize[40], a state decoration[41], in Ukraine[42], founded in 1961[43].

Personal Life

Vilen Kalyuta was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].

Death and Burial

Vilen Kalyuta died on November 3, 1999[5]. He passed away in Kyiv[4]. He is buried at Baikove Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Vilen Kalyuta ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Vilen Kalyuta born?

Vilen Kalyuta was born in Huliaipole[2].

Where did Vilen Kalyuta die?

Vilen Kalyuta died in Kyiv[4].

What did Vilen Kalyuta do for work?

Vilen Kalyuta worked as camera operator[6] and cinematographer[7].

Where did Vilen Kalyuta go to school?

Vilen Kalyuta was educated at Vasylkiv College of the National Aviation University[12].

What awards did Vilen Kalyuta receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[13], Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Honored Art Worker of Ukraine[15], and State Prize of the Russian Federation in Literature and the Arts[16].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id RMSV108281
    Given name Vilen
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Ukraine
    Country of citizenship Soviet Union, Ukraine
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