Aleksandr Rotinyan

Soviet electrochemist
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Summary

Aleksandr Rotinyan was born on August 13, 1913[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on March 30, 1991[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], lecturer[6], chess composer[7], university teacher[8], and scientist[9]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery in Komarovo[11]
  • Father: Levon Rotinyan[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Soviet Union[14]
  • Ethnic group: Armenians[15]
  • Occupation: chess player[16]
  • Field of work: electrochemistry[17], physical chemistry[18], metallurgy[19], chess[20]
  • Employer: Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University[21], Gipronickel Institute[22], Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology[23]
  • Educated at: National Polytechnic University of Armenia[24]
  • Award received: Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[25], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[26], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27], Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Academic degree: Doctor in Engineering[30]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[31]
  • Sport: chess[32]
  • Family name: Rotinyan[33]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[34]
  • Professorship: full professor[35]
  • Work location: Soviet Union[36], Novocherkassk[37]
  • Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[39]

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Rotinyan born?

Aleksandr Rotinyan was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Aleksandr Rotinyan die?

Aleksandr Rotinyan died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Aleksandr Rotinyan's parents?

Aleksandr Rotinyan's father was Levon Rotinyan[12].

What did Aleksandr Rotinyan do for work?

Aleksandr Rotinyan worked as a chemist[5], lecturer[6], chess composer[7], university teacher[8], and scientist[9].

Where did Aleksandr Rotinyan go to school?

Aleksandr Rotinyan was educated at National Polytechnic University of Armenia[24].

What awards did Aleksandr Rotinyan receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[25], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[26], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27], and Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"[28].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [15] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . am.hayazg.info. am.hayazg.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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