Vladimir Zak

Ukrainian chess player and chess coach (1913-1994)
Person human Q188091
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Vladimir Zak

Summary

Vladimir Zak is a human[1]. Born in Berdychiv[2], he… he was born on +1913-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Pavlovsk[4]. He died on +1994-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chess player[6] and chess coach[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Zak was born in Berdychiv[2].
  • Vladimir Zak died in Pavlovsk[4].
  • Vladimir Zak was born on +1913-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vladimir Zak died on +1994-11-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Vladimir Zak held citizenship in Ukraine[9].
  • Vladimir Zak held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Vladimir Zak's professions included chess player[6].
  • Vladimir Zak worked as a chess coach[7].
  • A notable student of Vladimir Zak was Gata Kamsky[11].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[12].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Medal "For Battle Merit"[13].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Merited Coach of the USSR[15].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[16].
  • Vladimir Zak received the Order of the Patriotic War[17].
  • Vladimir Zak is recorded as male[18].
  • Vladimir Zak's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Vladimir Zak's ISNI is recorded as 0000000117244720[20].
  • Vladimir Zak's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 264933743[21].
  • Vladimir Zak's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n84198740[22].
  • Vladimir Zak's participated in conflict is recorded as Eastern Front[23].
  • Vladimir Zak's sport is recorded as chess[24].
  • Vladimir Zak's given name is recorded as Vladimir[25].
  • Vladimir Zak's Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID is recorded as 071338039[26].
  • Vladimir Zak's NUKAT ID is recorded as n2003065769[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berdychiv[2], Vladimir Zak… he was born on +1913-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6] and chess coach[7]. A notable student of Vladimir Zak was Gata Kamsky[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[12], a grade of an order[28], in Soviet Union[29]; Medal "For Battle Merit"[13], a courage award[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1938[32]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14], a campaign medal[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1945[35]; Merited Coach of the USSR[15], an honorary sporting title[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1956[38]; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[16], a campaign medal[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1942[41]; and Order of the Patriotic War[17], an order[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1942[44].

Death and Burial

Vladimir Zak died on +1994-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Pavlovsk[4].

Why It Matters

Vladimir Zak is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Vladimir Zak born?

Born in Berdychiv[2], Vladimir Zak…

Where did Vladimir Zak die?

Vladimir Zak died in Pavlovsk[4].

What did Vladimir Zak do for work?

Vladimir Zak worked as chess player[6] and chess coach[7].

What awards did Vladimir Zak receive?

Honors received include Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[12], Medal "For Battle Merit"[13], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[14], and Merited Coach of the USSR[15].

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  24. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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