Vsevolod Meyerhold

Russian theatre director (1874–1940)
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Vsevolod Meyerhold
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Vsevolod Meyerhold

Summary

Vsevolod Meyerhold is a human[1]. He was born in Penza[2]. He was born on January 28, 1874[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 2, 1940[5]. He worked as an actor[6], theatrical director[7], playwright[8], politician[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (743 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's place of birth was Penza[2].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold was born on January 28, 1874[3].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold was born on February 9, 1874[12].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold died on February 2, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[13].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold was married to Zinaida Nikolaevna Rajh[14].
  • A child of Vsevolod Meyerhold was Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold[15].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[17].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold held citizenship in Soviet Union[18].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold worked as an actor[6].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's professions included theatrical director[7].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's professions included playwright[8].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold worked as a politician[9].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold worked as a film director[10].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's professions included theatrologist[19].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's field of work was theatre art[20].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's field of work was pedagogy[21].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's field of work was directing[22].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's education included a stint at Classical high school number 1 named after V. G. Belinsky[23].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[24].
  • Vsevolod Meyerhold's education included a stint at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[25].
  • A notable student of Vsevolod Meyerhold was Valery Rybakov[26].
  • A notable student of Vsevolod Meyerhold was Alexei Gripich[27].

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Origins and Family

Vsevolod Meyerhold's place of birth was Penza[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 28, 1874[3] and February 9, 1874[12].

Education

Educated at Classical high school number 1 named after V. G. Belinsky[23], a Gymnasium[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1786[30]; Lomonosov Moscow State University[24], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1755[33], headquartered in Moscow[34]; and Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[25], a university[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1878[37]. Studied under Constantine Stanislavsky[38], a theatrical director[39], 1863–1938[40], of Russian Empire[41], awarded the Order of Lenin[42], specialised in theatre art[43] and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[44], a dramaturge[45], 1858–1943[46], of Russian Empire[47], awarded the Stalin Prize[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], theatrical director[7], playwright[8], politician[9], film director[10], and theatrologist[19]. Fields of work include theatre art[20], a performing arts genre[49]; pedagogy[21], a branch of science[50]; and directing[22], a job activity[51]. Notable students include Valery Rybakov[26], a theatrical director[52], b. 1953[53], of Soviet Union[54]; Alexei Gripich[27], a dramaturge[55], 1891–1983[56], of Russian Empire[57], awarded the People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR[58]; Khadisha Bukeeva[59], a stage actor[60], 1917–2011[61], of Soviet Union[62], awarded the Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[63]; and Sergei Eisenstein[64], a film director[65], 1898–1948[66], of Russian Empire[67], awarded the Stalin Prize[68].

Recognition

Vsevolod Meyerhold received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[69].

Personal Life

Vsevolod Meyerhold was married to Zinaida Nikolaevna Rajh[14]. A child of him was Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold[15]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[70]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[71].

Death and Burial

Vsevolod Meyerhold died on February 2, 1940[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[72]. He is buried at Donskoe cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Vsevolod Meyerhold ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (743 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

He has been cited as an influence by Asja Lācis[75], a director[76], 1891–1979[77], of Latvia[78], awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour[79], specialised in acting[80].

FAQs

Where was Vsevolod Meyerhold born?

Born in Penza[2], Vsevolod Meyerhold…

Where did Vsevolod Meyerhold die?

Vsevolod Meyerhold passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Vsevolod Meyerhold married to?

Vsevolod Meyerhold's spouses include Zinaida Nikolaevna Rajh[14].

What did Vsevolod Meyerhold do for work?

Vsevolod Meyerhold worked as actor[6], theatrical director[7], playwright[8], politician[9], and film director[10].

Where did Vsevolod Meyerhold go to school?

Vsevolod Meyerhold was educated at Classical high school number 1 named after V. G. Belinsky[23], Lomonosov Moscow State University[24], and Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[25].

What awards did Vsevolod Meyerhold receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[69].

Who did Vsevolod Meyerhold influence?

Vsevolod Meyerhold has been cited as an influence by Asja Lācis[75].

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