Alexei Rykov

Premier of Russia and the Soviet Union (1881-1938)
Person human Q294339
Alexei Rykov
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Alexei Rykov

Summary

Alexei Rykov is a human[1]. Born in Saratov[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1881[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on March 15, 1938[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,582 views/month, #6,253 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexei Rykov's place of birth was Saratov[2].
  • Alexei Rykov died in Moscow[4].
  • Alexei Rykov was born on February 25, 1881[3].
  • Alexei Rykov was born on February 13, 1881[8].
  • Alexei Rykov died on March 15, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Kommunarka shooting ground[9].
  • Alexei Rykov held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Alexei Rykov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Alexei Rykov's professions included politician[6].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[12].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars[13].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[14].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of Deputy Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars[15].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of People's Commissar for Communications of the USSR[16].
  • Alexei Rykov held the position of president of the Council of Labour and Defence of the USSR[17].
  • Alexei Rykov's education included a stint at Kazan Federal University[18].
  • Alexei Rykov received the Order of the Red Banner[19].
  • Alexei Rykov was a member of All-Union Society of Old Bolsheviks[20].
  • Alexei Rykov's religion is recorded as atheism[21].
  • Alexei Rykov is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexei Rykov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexei Rykov was affiliated with the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party[24].
  • Alexei Rykov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25].
  • Alexei Rykov's Commons category is recorded as Alexei Rykov[26].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexei Rykov's place of birth was Saratov[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 25, 1881[3] and February 13, 1881[8].

Education

Alexei Rykov's education included a stint at Kazan Federal University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Alexei Rykov worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[12]; Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars[13], a historical position[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1923[30]; Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[14], a historical position[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1917[33]; Deputy Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars[15]; People's Commissar for Communications of the USSR[16], a public office[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1932[36]; and president of the Council of Labour and Defence of the USSR[17].

Recognition

Alexei Rykov received the Order of the Red Banner[19].

Personal Life

Alexei Rykov's religion is recorded as atheism[21]. Political affiliations include Russian Social Democratic Labour Party[24], a political party[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1898[39], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[40] and Communist Party of the Soviet Union[25], a communist party[41], in Russian Empire[42], founded in 1898[43], headquartered in Moscow[44].

Death and Burial

Alexei Rykov died on March 15, 1938[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[27]. He is buried at Kommunarka shooting ground[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexei Rykov include Yenakiieve[45], a city of regional significance of Ukraine[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1782[48].

Why It Matters

Alexei Rykov ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,582 views/month, #6,253 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Yenakiieve[45], a city of regional significance of Ukraine[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1782[48].

FAQs

Where was Alexei Rykov born?

Born in Saratov[2], Alexei Rykov…

Where did Alexei Rykov die?

Alexei Rykov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Alexei Rykov do for work?

Alexei Rykov worked as politician[6].

Where did Alexei Rykov go to school?

Alexei Rykov was educated at Kazan Federal University[18].

What awards did Alexei Rykov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[19].

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  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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