Alexander Orlov
Soviet spy (1895–1973)
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Summary
Alexander Orlov was born on August 7, 1895[1], in Babruysk[2]. He died on April 7, 1973[3], in Cleveland[4]. He worked as a spy[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,869 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[8], United States[9], Russian Empire[10]
- Field of work: intelligence assessment[11], intelligence agency[12]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[13], Order of the Red Banner[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[16]
- Military branch: International Brigades[17]
- Military, police or special rank: Major of State Security[18]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[19]
- Family name: Orlov[20], Nikolsky[21]
- Given name: Aleksandr[22], Lev[23]
- Pseudonym: Лев Лазаревич Никольский[24], Igor Berg[25]
- Significant event: nevozvrashchentsy[26]
- Participant in: Paracuellos massacres[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[28]
- Birth name: Лейба Лейзерович Фельдбин[29]
- Different from: Aleksandr Orlov[30]
Why It Matters
Alexander Orlov has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Orlov born?
Alexander Orlov was born in Babruysk[2].
Where did Alexander Orlov die?
Alexander Orlov died in Cleveland[4].
What did Alexander Orlov do for work?
Alexander Orlov worked as a spy[5] and military officer[6].
What awards did Alexander Orlov receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[13] and Order of the Red Banner[14].