Konstantin Feoktistov
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Summary
Konstantin Feoktistov was born on February 7, 1926[1], in Voronezh[2]. He died on November 21, 2009[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as an astronaut[5], engineer[6], science astronaut[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,952 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Troyekurovskoye cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], Russia[12]
- Position held: professor[13]
- Employer: Bauman Moscow State Technical University[14]
- Educated at: Bauman Moscow State Technical University[15]
- Award received: USSR State Prize[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[20], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[21], Order of the Badge of Honour[22], Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[23], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[24], Medal "Veteran of Labour"[25], Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[27], Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[28], Zhukov Medal[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Konstantin Feoktistov[31]
- Academic degree: Doctor in Engineering[32]
- Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[33]
- Family name: Feoktistov[34]
- Given name: Konstantin[35]
- Significant event: Q141475666[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[38], Faces of Moscow[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[40]
- Time in space: 1457 minutes[41]
- Member of the crew of: Voskhod 1[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Konstantin Feoktistov include Feoktistov[43], a lunar crater[44].
Why It Matters
Konstantin Feoktistov has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Feoktistov[43], a lunar crater[44].
FAQs
Where was Konstantin Feoktistov born?
Konstantin Feoktistov's place of birth was Voronezh[2].
Where did Konstantin Feoktistov die?
Konstantin Feoktistov died in Moscow[4].
What did Konstantin Feoktistov do for work?
Konstantin Feoktistov worked as an astronaut[5], engineer[6], science astronaut[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Konstantin Feoktistov go to school?
Konstantin Feoktistov was educated at Bauman Moscow State Technical University[15].
What awards did Konstantin Feoktistov receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], and Hero of the Soviet Union[19].