Leyla Vakilova
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Summary
Leyla Vakilova was born on January 29, 1927[1], in Baku[2]. She died on February 20, 1999[3], in Baku[4]. She worked as a ballet dancer[5], ballet master[6], choreographer[7], ballerina[8], and ballet teacher[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 21, 1999[11]
- Place of burial: Alley of Honor[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Azerbaijan[14]
- Field of work: dance[15], ballet[16], choreography[17]
- Student: Afag Malikova[18]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[19], People's Artist of the USSR[20], Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR[21], People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR[22], Shohrat Order[23], Honorary Certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26]
- Family name: Vakilov[27]
- Given name: Leyla[28]
- Student of: Gamar Almaszadeh[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Azerbaijani[31]
- Name in native language: Leyla Məhəd qızı Vəkilova[32]
- Start of work period: 1943[33]
- End of work period: 1999[34]
Why It Matters
Leyla Vakilova is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Leyla Vakilova born?
Leyla Vakilova's place of birth was Baku[2].
Where did Leyla Vakilova die?
Leyla Vakilova died in Baku[4].
What did Leyla Vakilova do for work?
Leyla Vakilova worked as a ballet dancer[5], ballet master[6], choreographer[7], ballerina[8], and ballet teacher[9].
What awards did Leyla Vakilova receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[19], People's Artist of the USSR[20], Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR[21], and People's Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR[22].