Vladimir Sorokin

Russian writer (born 1955)
Person human Q319839
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Vladimir Sorokin

Summary

Vladimir Sorokin is a human[1]. Born in Bykovo, Moscow Oblast[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1955[3]. He worked as a playwright[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], librettist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Sorokin's place of birth was Bykovo, Moscow Oblast[2].
  • Vladimir Sorokin was born on August 7, 1955[3].
  • Vladimir Sorokin held citizenship in Russia[10].
  • Vladimir Sorokin worked as a playwright[4].
  • Vladimir Sorokin worked as a writer[5].
  • Vladimir Sorokin worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Vladimir Sorokin worked as a librettist[7].
  • Vladimir Sorokin worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's professions included painter[11].
  • Vladimir Sorokin was educated at Gubkin University[12].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Q1651854[13].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Andrei Biely Prize[14].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Premio Gorky[15].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Q16679168[16].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Gregor von Rezzori Award[17].
  • Vladimir Sorokin received the Q16679168[18].
  • Vladimir Sorokin was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[19].
  • Vladimir Sorokin is recorded as male[20].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's Commons category is recorded as Vladimir Sorokin[22].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's family name is recorded as Sorokin[23].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's given name is recorded as Vladimir[24].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's official website is recorded as https://www.srkn.ru[25].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Vladimir Sorokin[26].
  • Vladimir Sorokin's Commons gallery is recorded as Vladimir Sorokin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bykovo, Moscow Oblast[2], Vladimir Sorokin… he was born on August 7, 1955[3].

Education

Vladimir Sorokin was educated at Gubkin University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], librettist[7], science fiction writer[8], and painter[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Q1651854[13], a literary award[28], in Germany[29]; Andrei Biely Prize[14], a literary award[30], in Russia[31], founded in 1978[32]; Premio Gorky[15], a literary award[33]; Q16679168[16], a literary award[34], in Russia[35]; and Gregor von Rezzori Award[17], a literary award[36], in Italy[37], founded in 2007[38].

Why It Matters

Vladimir Sorokin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Day of the Oprichnik[41], a written work[42] and Blue Lard[43], a literary work[44].

FAQs

Where was Vladimir Sorokin born?

Born in Bykovo, Moscow Oblast[2], Vladimir Sorokin…

What did Vladimir Sorokin do for work?

Vladimir Sorokin worked as playwright[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], librettist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Vladimir Sorokin go to school?

Vladimir Sorokin was educated at Gubkin University[12].

What awards did Vladimir Sorokin receive?

Honors received include Q1651854[13], Andrei Biely Prize[14], Premio Gorky[15], and Q16679168[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . srkn.ru. srkn.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . mutualart.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . prokhorovfund.ru. Retrieved . prokhorovfund.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . prokhorovfund.ru. Retrieved . prokhorovfund.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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