Alexander Pokryshkin
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Alexander Pokryshkin
Summary
Alexander Pokryshkin is a human[1]. He was born in Novosibirsk[2]. He passed away in Moscow[3]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[4], fighter pilot[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Alexander Pokryshkin's place of birth was Novosibirsk[2].
- Alexander Pokryshkin died in Moscow[3].
- Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].
- Alexander Pokryshkin held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
- Alexander Pokryshkin held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
- Alexander Pokryshkin is identified as part of the Russians ethnic group[11].
- Alexander Pokryshkin worked as an aircraft pilot[4].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's professions included fighter pilot[5].
- Alexander Pokryshkin worked as a politician[6].
- Alexander Pokryshkin held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[12].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's education included a stint at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[13].
- Alexander Pokryshkin was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14].
- Alexander Pokryshkin was educated at Kacha Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots[15].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Order of Lenin[17].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Order of the Red Banner[19].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Hero of the Soviet Union[20].
- Alexander Pokryshkin received the Order of the October Revolution[21].
- Alexander Pokryshkin is recorded as male[22].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Alexander Pokryshkin was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's military branch is recorded as Soviet Air Forces[25].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's military branch is recorded as Soviet Air Defence Forces[26].
- Alexander Pokryshkin's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Pokryshkin[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Novosibirsk[2], Alexander Pokryshkin… he is identified as part of the Russians ethnic group[11].
Education
Educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[13], a military academy[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1918[30]; Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14], a military academy[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1832[33]; and Kacha Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots[15], a military school[34], in Russia[35], founded in 1910[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[4], fighter pilot[5], and politician[6]. Alexander Pokryshkin held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], a grade of an order[37], in Poland[38]; Order of Lenin[17], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], a campaign medal[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1945[44]; Order of the Red Banner[19], an order[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1918[47]; Hero of the Soviet Union[20], a courage award[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1934[50]; and Order of the October Revolution[21], an order[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1967[53].
Personal Life
Alexander Pokryshkin was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].
Death and Burial
Alexander Pokryshkin passed away in Moscow[3]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Pokryshkin include Tolmachevo Airport[54], an airport[55], in Russia[56], founded in 1957[57]; Marshala Pokryshkina[58], a metro station[59], in Russia[60], founded in 2000[61]; and 3348 Pokryshkin[62], an asteroid[63].
Why It Matters
Alexander Pokryshkin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
Entities named for him include Tolmachevo Airport[54], an airport[55], in Russia[56], founded in 1957[57]; Marshala Pokryshkina[58], a metro station[59], in Russia[60], founded in 2000[61]; and 3348 Pokryshkin[62], an asteroid[63].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Pokryshkin born?
Born in Novosibirsk[2], Alexander Pokryshkin…
Where did Alexander Pokryshkin die?
Alexander Pokryshkin died in Moscow[3].
What did Alexander Pokryshkin do for work?
Alexander Pokryshkin worked as aircraft pilot[4], fighter pilot[5], and politician[6].
Where did Alexander Pokryshkin go to school?
Alexander Pokryshkin was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[13], Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14], and Kacha Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots[15].
What awards did Alexander Pokryshkin receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], and Order of the Red Banner[19].