Vitali Klitschko
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Summary
Vitali Klitschko was born on July 19, 1971[1], in Belovodskoye[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], boxer[4], kickboxer[5], athlete[6], and mayor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,547 views/month, #5,599 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Volodymyr Klychko[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Ukraine[11]
- Native language: Russian[12]
- Occupation: sports scientist[13]
- Field of work: boxing[14], politics[15], politician[16]
- Position held: Head of Kyiv City[17], Head of Kyiv City State Administration[18]
- Educated at: National Academy of State Administration[19], Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[20]
- Award received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Konrad Adenauer Award[22], Steiger Award[23], Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine[24], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[25], Order of Merit, 1st class[26], Hero of Ukraine, Order of the State[27], Order for Courage[28], Registered firearms[29], honorary citizen of Kyiv[30], Order of Karl Valentin[31], The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year[32], M100 Media Award[33], Order for Courage 1st Class of Ukraine[34]
- Member of: 7th Verkhovna Rada[35], Klitschko brothers[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform[38], European Solidarity[39]
- Commons category: Vitali Klitschko[40]
- Academic degree: doctorate[41]
- Residence: Kyiv[42]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Kyiv[43]
- Sport: boxing[44]
- Family name: Klychko[45]
- Given name: Vitalii[46]
- Official website: http://klitschko.com/[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Vitali Klitschko[48]
- Work location: Kyiv[49]
- Partner in business or sport: Wladimir Klitschko[50]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[51]
- Participant in: Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Byrd[52], Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko[53], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[54], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[55], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[56], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[57], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023[58]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 47[59]
Why It Matters
Vitali Klitschko has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Vitali Klitschko born?
Vitali Klitschko was born in Belovodskoye[2].
Who were Vitali Klitschko's parents?
Vitali Klitschko's father was Volodymyr Klychko[9].
What did Vitali Klitschko do for work?
Vitali Klitschko worked as a politician[3], boxer[4], kickboxer[5], athlete[6], and mayor[7].
Where did Vitali Klitschko go to school?
Vitali Klitschko was educated at National Academy of State Administration[19] and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[20].
What awards did Vitali Klitschko receive?
Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Konrad Adenauer Award[22], Steiger Award[23], and Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine[24].