Raisa Smetanina
Soviet cross-country skier
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Summary
Raisa Smetanina was born on February 29, 1952[1], in Mokhcha[2]. She has worked as a cross-country skier[3]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (640 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[5], Russia[6]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[7], Order of Honour[8], Holmenkollen Medal[9], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[10], Order of Friendship of Peoples[11], Order of the Badge of Honour[12], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[13], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Raisa Smetanina[16]
- Sport: cross-country skiing[17]
- Given name: Raisa[18]
- Participant in: 1992 Winter Olympics[19], 1988 Winter Olympics[20], 1984 Winter Olympics[21], 1976 Winter Olympics[22], 1980 Winter Olympics[23], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1974[24], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1978[25], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1982[26], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1985[27], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1987[28], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1989[29], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1991[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[31]
- Height: 161 cm[32]
- Mass: 53 kg[33]
Why It Matters
Raisa Smetanina has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Raisa Smetanina born?
Raisa Smetanina's place of birth was Mokhcha[2].
What did Raisa Smetanina do for work?
Raisa Smetanina worked as a cross-country skier[3].
What awards did Raisa Smetanina receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[7], Order of Honour[8], Holmenkollen Medal[9], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[10].