Leonid Potapov

Russian politician
Person human Q1062335
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Summary

Leonid Potapov was born on July 4, 1935[1], in Uakit[2]. He died on November 12, 2020[3], in Ulan-Ude[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and statesperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[8], Russia[9]
  • Position held: Head of the Republic of Buryatia[10], member of the Federation Council of Russia[11]
  • Educated at: Far Eastern State Transport University[12], Baikal State University[13]
  • Award received: Order of the October Revolution[14], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[15], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[16], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], Order of the Badge of Honour[18], Order of Friendship[19]
  • Member of: Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[20], Federation Council[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Russian Federation[23], Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24]
  • Commons category: Leonid Potapov[25]
  • Cause of death: COVID-19[26]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Economics[27]
  • Family name: Potapov[28]
  • Given name: Leonid[29]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[30]
  • Participant in: 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32], Buryat[33]
  • Name in native language: Леонид Потапов[34]
  • Different from: Leonid Potapov[35]

Why It Matters

Leonid Potapov has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Leonid Potapov born?

Leonid Potapov was born in Uakit[2].

Where did Leonid Potapov die?

Leonid Potapov passed away in Ulan-Ude[4].

What did Leonid Potapov do for work?

Leonid Potapov worked as a politician[5] and statesperson[6].

Where did Leonid Potapov go to school?

Leonid Potapov was educated at Far Eastern State Transport University[12] and Baikal State University[13].

What awards did Leonid Potapov receive?

Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[14], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[15], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[16], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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