Mikhail Shakhnovich

Russian folklorist (1911–1992)
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Summary

Mikhail Shakhnovich was born on February 23, 1911[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on March 4, 1992[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], cultural historian[6], folklorist[7], religious studies scholar[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1911[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1992[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14], Soviet Union[15], Russia[16]
  • Field of work: philosophy[17], cultural history[18], folkloristics[19], philosophy of religion[20], religious studies[21]
  • Employer: Museum of history of religion[22]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[23]
  • Doctoral advisor: Vladimir Propp[24]
  • Student: Andrey Grigorenko[25], Svetlana Dudarenok[26], Anatoly Kolesnikov[27]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Star[28], Order of the Badge of Honour[29], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[30], Medal "For Battle Merit"[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Doctoral student: Anatoly Kolesnikov[33], Andrey Grigorenko[34], Svetlana Dudarenok[35]
  • Academic degree: Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[36]
  • Family name: Shakhnovich[37]
  • Given name: Mikhail[38]
  • Student of: Vladimir Propp[39], Vasily Vasilievich Struve[40], Mark Azadovsky[41], Pavel Kokovtsov[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[43]
  • Name in native language: Михаил Иосифович Шахнович[44]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Shakhnovich born?

Mikhail Shakhnovich was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Mikhail Shakhnovich die?

Mikhail Shakhnovich passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Mikhail Shakhnovich do for work?

Mikhail Shakhnovich worked as a philosopher[5], cultural historian[6], folklorist[7], religious studies scholar[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Mikhail Shakhnovich go to school?

Mikhail Shakhnovich was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23].

What awards did Mikhail Shakhnovich receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Star[28], Order of the Badge of Honour[29], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[30], and Medal "For Battle Merit"[31].

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