Boris Grebenshchikov

Soviet and Russian recording artist; singer
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Boris Grebenshchikov

Summary

Boris Grebenshchikov is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1953[3]. He worked as an actor[4], poet[5], singer-songwriter[6], writer[7], and composer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Boris Grebenshchikov…
  • Boris Grebenshchikov was born on November 27, 1953[3].
  • A child of Boris Grebenshchikov was Alisa Grebenshchikova[10].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Russian was Boris Grebenshchikov's native language[14].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov worked as an actor[4].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov worked as a poet[5].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov's professions included writer[7].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov worked as a composer[8].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov worked as a radio personality[15].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov's education included a stint at Faculty of Applied Mathematics - Control Processes, St. Petersburg State University[16].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov was educated at Saint Petersburg Lyceum 239[17].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[18].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov received the Triumph[19].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov received the Tsarskoselskaya Art Award[20].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov received the "His own way" award[21].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov received the Steppenwolf Award[22].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov was a member of Aquarium[23].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov is recorded as male[24].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov's genre is rock music[26].
  • Boris Grebenshchikov's genre is reggae[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Grebenshchikov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on November 27, 1953[3]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Applied Mathematics - Control Processes, St. Petersburg State University[16], a faculty[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1969[30] and Saint Petersburg Lyceum 239[17], a school[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1918[33], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], poet[5], singer-songwriter[6], writer[7], composer[8], and radio personality[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[18], a grade of an order[35], in Russia[36]; Triumph[19], a prize[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1991[39]; Tsarskoselskaya Art Award[20], an award[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1993[42]; "His own way" award[21], a prize[43]; and Steppenwolf Award[22], a music award[44], founded in 2008[45].

Personal Life

A child of Boris Grebenshchikov was Alisa Grebenshchikova[10].

Why It Matters

Boris Grebenshchikov has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Boris Grebenshchikov born?

Boris Grebenshchikov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

What did Boris Grebenshchikov do for work?

Boris Grebenshchikov worked as actor[4], poet[5], singer-songwriter[6], writer[7], and composer[8].

Where did Boris Grebenshchikov go to school?

Boris Grebenshchikov was educated at Faculty of Applied Mathematics - Control Processes, St. Petersburg State University[16] and Saint Petersburg Lyceum 239[17].

What awards did Boris Grebenshchikov receive?

Honors received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[18], Triumph[19], Tsarskoselskaya Art Award[20], and "His own way" award[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . moskvichmag.ru. moskvichmag.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . csfd.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id 43673
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, poet, singer-songwriter +14
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  3. 12w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1972-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Aliases
    Shazam artist id 728366157
    Native language Russian
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