Aleksandr Samsonov
Soviet historian (1908-1992)
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Summary
Aleksandr Samsonov was born on December 26, 1907[1], in Nizhny Novgorod[2]. He died on April 5, 1992[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a historian[5]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Troyekurovskoye cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[8], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[9], Soviet Union[10], Russia[11]
- Field of work: history of the Soviet Union[12]
- Employer: Institute of Russian History[13], Nauka[14], Institute of History of the Soviet Academy of Sciences[15]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[16]
- Award received: Order of the Red Star[17], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], Order of the Badge of Honour[20], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[21], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22]
- Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25]
- Doctoral student: Georgy Kumanyov[26]
- Academic degree: Candidate of Historical Sciences[27], Doctor of Historical Sciences[28]
- Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[29]
- Family name: Samsonov[30]
- Given name: Aleksandr[31]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[32]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Faces of Moscow[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[35]
FAQs
Where was Aleksandr Samsonov born?
Aleksandr Samsonov's place of birth was Nizhny Novgorod[2].
Where did Aleksandr Samsonov die?
Aleksandr Samsonov passed away in Moscow[4].
What did Aleksandr Samsonov do for work?
Aleksandr Samsonov worked as a historian[5].
Where did Aleksandr Samsonov go to school?
Aleksandr Samsonov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16].
What awards did Aleksandr Samsonov receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Star[17], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], and Order of the Badge of Honour[20].