Alexander Alexandrov
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Summary
Alexander Alexandrov was born on April 1, 1883[1], in Plakhino[2]. He died on July 8, 1946[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,043 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[11]
- Child: Boris Alexandrovich Alexandrov[12]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Soviet Union[14]
- Field of work: music[15]
- Employer: Moscow Conservatory[16], Academic Music College of the Moscow Conservatory[17]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18], Moscow Conservatory[19]
- Notable work: State Anthem of the Russian Federation[20], State Anthem of the Soviet Union[21], The Sacred War[22]
- Award received: State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[23], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Order of Lenin[25], Order of the Red Star[26], People's Artist of the USSR[27], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[28], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[29], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[30], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[31], Order of the White Lion[32], Stalin Prize[33], Honorary Railwayman[34]
- Member of: Union of Soviet Composers[35], Alexandrov Ensemble[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[38]
- Commons category: Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov[39]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[40]
- Cause of death: myocardial rupture[41]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in History of art[42]
- Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[43]
- Family name: Alexandrov[44]
- Given name: Aleksandr[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov[46]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[47]
- Student of: Nikolai Medtner[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[50], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[51], Faces of Moscow[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Alexandrov include Alexandrov Ensemble[54], a musical group[55], in Soviet Union[56], founded in 1928[57], headquartered in Moscow[58].
Why It Matters
Alexander Alexandrov has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Alexandrov Ensemble[54], a musical group[55], in Soviet Union[56], founded in 1928[57], headquartered in Moscow[58].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Alexandrov born?
Alexander Alexandrov was born in Plakhino[2].
Where did Alexander Alexandrov die?
Alexander Alexandrov passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Alexander Alexandrov do for work?
Alexander Alexandrov worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], and military personnel[9].
Where did Alexander Alexandrov go to school?
Alexander Alexandrov was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18] and Moscow Conservatory[19].
What awards did Alexander Alexandrov receive?
Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[23], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Order of Lenin[25], and Order of the Red Star[26].