Boris Nemtsov

Russian scientist, statesman and liberal politician (1959–2015)
Person human Q363846
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Boris Nemtsov

Summary

Boris Nemtsov is a human[1]. He was born in Sochi[2]. He was born on October 9, 1959[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on February 27, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6], physicist[7], and statesperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #6,646 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Nemtsov was born in Sochi[2].
  • Boris Nemtsov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Nemtsov was born on October 9, 1959[3].
  • Boris Nemtsov died on February 27, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].
  • Boris Nemtsov was married to Raisa Nemtsova[11].
  • A child of Boris Nemtsov was Zhanna Nemtsova[12].
  • Boris Nemtsov held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Boris Nemtsov held citizenship in Russia[14].
  • Boris Nemtsov worked as a politician[6].
  • Boris Nemtsov worked as a physicist[7].
  • Boris Nemtsov worked as a statesperson[8].
  • Boris Nemtsov's field of work was politics[15].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation[16].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast[17].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of member of the Federation Council of Russia[18].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of Yaroslavl Oblast Duma[19].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of Security Council of Russia[20].
  • Boris Nemtsov held the position of list of deputy chairmen of the State Duma[21].
  • Boris Nemtsov was educated at Faculty of Radiophysics, Nizhny Novgorod State University[22].
  • Boris Nemtsov received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[23].
  • Boris Nemtsov received the Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow[24].
  • Boris Nemtsov received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class[25].
  • Boris Nemtsov received the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[26].
  • Boris Nemtsov received the Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sochi[2], Boris Nemtsov… he was born on October 9, 1959[3].

Education

Boris Nemtsov's education included a stint at Faculty of Radiophysics, Nizhny Novgorod State University[22]. He earned the academic degree of candidate of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], physicist[7], and statesperson[8]. Boris Nemtsov's field of work was politics[15]. Positions held include First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation[16], in Russia[29], founded in 1991[30]; Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast[17], a position[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1991[33]; member of the Federation Council of Russia[18], a position[34], in Russia[35]; Yaroslavl Oblast Duma[19], a regional parliament of Russia[36], in Russia[37]; Security Council of Russia[20], a panel[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1991[40], headquartered in Kremlin Senate[41]; and list of deputy chairmen of the State Duma[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[23], a class of award[42], in Russia[43]; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow[24], an order[44], in Russia[45], founded in 1988[46]; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class[25]; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[26]; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[27]; and Order of Liberty[47].

Personal Life

Among Boris Nemtsov's spouses was Raisa Nemtsova[11]. A child of him was Zhanna Nemtsova[12]. His religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[48]. Political affiliations include Solidarnost[49], a political organization[50], in Russia[51], founded in 2008[52], headquartered in Moscow[53]; Union of Right Forces[54], a political party[55], in Russia[56], founded in 1999[57], headquartered in Malaya Andronyevskaya Street[58]; People's Freedom Party[59], a political parties in Russia[60], in Russia[61], founded in 1990[62], headquartered in Moscow[63]; Young Russia[64], a political organization[65], in Russia[66], founded in 2005[67], headquartered in Moscow[68]; People's Freedom Party "For Russia without Lawlessness and Corruption"[69], a coalition[70], in Russia[71], founded in 2010[72], headquartered in Moscow[73]; and Christian Democratic Party of Russia[74], a political party[75], in Soviet Union[76], founded in 1990[77].

Death and Burial

Boris Nemtsov died on February 27, 2015[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[78]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Nemtsov include Square of him[79], a square[80], in Czech Republic[81].

Why It Matters

Boris Nemtsov ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #6,646 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

Works attributed to him include Putin. Corruption[84], a literary work[85] and Putin. War[86], a report[87]. Entities named for him include Square of him[79], a square[80], in Czech Republic[81].

FAQs

Where was Boris Nemtsov born?

Born in Sochi[2], Boris Nemtsov…

Where did Boris Nemtsov die?

Boris Nemtsov died in Moscow[4].

Who was Boris Nemtsov married to?

Boris Nemtsov's spouses include Raisa Nemtsova[11].

What did Boris Nemtsov do for work?

Boris Nemtsov worked as politician[6], physicist[7], and statesperson[8].

Where did Boris Nemtsov go to school?

Boris Nemtsov was educated at Faculty of Radiophysics, Nizhny Novgorod State University[22].

What awards did Boris Nemtsov receive?

Honors received include Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[23], Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow[24], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class[25], and Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[26].

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