Yakov Zak

Soviet Jewish pianist (1913-1976)
Person human Q1369531
Yakov Zak
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Yakov Zak

Summary

Yakov Zak is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on November 7, 1913[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on June 28, 1976[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Odesa[2], Yakov Zak…
  • Yakov Zak died in Moscow[4].
  • Yakov Zak was born on November 7, 1913[3].
  • Yakov Zak died on June 28, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].
  • Yakov Zak held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Yakov Zak held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Yakov Zak's professions included pianist[6].
  • Yakov Zak worked as a composer[7].
  • Yakov Zak's professions included music educator[8].
  • Yakov Zak worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Yakov Zak was employed by Moscow Conservatory[14].
  • Yakov Zak was educated at Moscow Conservatory[15].
  • A notable student of Yakov Zak was Youri Egorov[16].
  • A notable student of Yakov Zak was Mikhail Meerovich[17].
  • Yakov Zak received the People's Artist of the USSR[18].
  • Yakov Zak received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19].
  • Yakov Zak received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20].
  • Yakov Zak received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].
  • Yakov Zak received the Order of the Badge of Honour[22].
  • Yakov Zak is recorded as male[23].
  • Yakov Zak's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Yakov Zak was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25].
  • Yakov Zak's genre is classical music[26].
  • Yakov Zak's Commons category is recorded as Yakov Zak[27].

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Origins and Family

Yakov Zak was born in Odesa[2]. He was born on November 7, 1913[3].

Education

Yakov Zak was educated at Moscow Conservatory[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Yakov Zak's employers was Moscow Conservatory[14]. Notable students include Youri Egorov[16], a pianist[28], 1954–1988[29], of Soviet Union[30] and Mikhail Meerovich[17], a composer[31], 1920–1993[32], of Soviet Union[33], awarded the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[34].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Artist of the USSR[18], an award[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1936[37]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], a socialist order of merit[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1928[40]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], a medallion[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1945[43]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[21], an official honorary title of RSFSR[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1931[46]; and Order of the Badge of Honour[22], a socialist order of merit[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1935[49].

Personal Life

Yakov Zak was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25].

Death and Burial

Yakov Zak died on June 28, 1976[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Kuntsevo Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Yakov Zak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Yakov Zak born?

Yakov Zak's place of birth was Odesa[2].

Where did Yakov Zak die?

Yakov Zak died in Moscow[4].

What did Yakov Zak do for work?

Yakov Zak worked as pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Yakov Zak go to school?

Yakov Zak was educated at Moscow Conservatory[15].

What awards did Yakov Zak receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the USSR[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[20], and People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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