Maria Zakharova
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Summary
Maria Zakharova was born on December 24, 1975[1], in Moscow[2]. She has worked as a diplomat[3], journalist[4], politician[5], functionary[6], and composer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,320 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Andrei Makarov[9]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[10], Soviet Union[11]
- Native language: Russian[12]
- Occupation: lyricist[13], propagandist[14], press agent[15], civil servant[16]
- Field of work: diplomat[17], sinology[18], diplomacy[19], central government[20], news[21], world news[22], journalism[23], public relations[24], international relations[25]
- Position held: extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador for the Soviet Union and Russia[26], Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[27]
- Award received: Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[28], BBC 100 Women[29], Order of Friendship[30], Order of Honour[31], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[32], ministerial awards of the Russian Federation[33], Q140277451[34]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Member of political party: United Russia[37]
- Named after: Mary[38]
- Commons category: Maria Zakharova[39]
- Academic degree: Candidate of Historical Sciences[40]
- Residence: Beijing[41], Moscow[42]
- Family name: Zakharova[43]
- Given name: Mariya[44]
- Official website: http://mariya-zaharova.ru[45]
- Work location: Moscow[46], Beijing[47]
- Student of: Alexey Maslov[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[49], Standard Chinese[50], English[51]
- Name in native language: Мария Захарова[52]
- Different from: Q28099028[53]
- Number of children: 1[54]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[55]
- Special rank or class rate: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation[56]
Why It Matters
Maria Zakharova has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Maria Zakharova born?
Maria Zakharova's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Who was Maria Zakharova married to?
Maria Zakharova's spouses include Andrei Makarov[9].
What did Maria Zakharova do for work?
Maria Zakharova worked as a diplomat[3], journalist[4], politician[5], functionary[6], and composer[7].
What awards did Maria Zakharova receive?
Honors received include Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[28], BBC 100 Women[29], Order of Friendship[30], and Order of Honour[31].