Vladimir Kryuchkov

Soviet politician, chairman of KGB (1924-2007)
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Vladimir Kryuchkov

Summary

Vladimir Kryuchkov is a human[1]. He was born in Volgograd[2]. He was born on February 29, 1924[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on November 23, 2007[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was born in Volgograd[2].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was born on February 29, 1924[3].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov died on November 23, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov's professions included politician[6].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov worked as a writer[8].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov held the position of Chairman of the KGB[13].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov held the position of Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[14].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was educated at Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[15].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was educated at Moscow State Law University[16].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Order of the Red Banner[17].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Order of the October Revolution[19].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Order of the Badge of Honour[20].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov received the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[22].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was a member of State Committee on the State of Emergency[23].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was a member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov is recorded as male[25].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Vladimir Kryuchkov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

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Origins and Family

Vladimir Kryuchkov's place of birth was Volgograd[2]. He was born on February 29, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[15], an academy[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1934[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Moscow State Law University[16], a public research university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1931[34], headquartered in Moscow[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Chairman of the KGB[13], a position[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1954[38] and Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[14], a historical position[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1917[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner[17], an order[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1918[44]; Order of Lenin[18], an order[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1930[47]; Order of the October Revolution[19], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1967[50]; Order of the Badge of Honour[20], a socialist order of merit[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1935[53]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21], a socialist order of merit[54], in Soviet Union[55], founded in 1928[56]; and Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[22], a Soviet state award[57], in Soviet Union[58], founded in 1950[59].

Personal Life

Vladimir Kryuchkov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

Death and Burial

Vladimir Kryuchkov died on November 23, 2007[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[60]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Vladimir Kryuchkov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Vladimir Kryuchkov born?

Born in Volgograd[2], Vladimir Kryuchkov…

Where did Vladimir Kryuchkov die?

Vladimir Kryuchkov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Vladimir Kryuchkov do for work?

Vladimir Kryuchkov worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8].

Where did Vladimir Kryuchkov go to school?

Vladimir Kryuchkov was educated at Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[15] and Moscow State Law University[16].

What awards did Vladimir Kryuchkov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[17], Order of Lenin[18], Order of the October Revolution[19], and Order of the Badge of Honour[20].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, writer
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Moscow State Law University
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    Place of death Moscow
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
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