Victor Chernomyrdin

Russian diplomat and politician (1938–2010)
Person human Q190884
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Victor Chernomyrdin

Summary

Victor Chernomyrdin is a human[1]. Born in Chorny Otrog[2], he… he died in Moscow[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], economist[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (951 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Victor Chernomyrdin was born in Chorny Otrog[2].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin passed away in Moscow[3].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's father was Q140479500[10].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's mother was Q140479499[11].
  • Among Victor Chernomyrdin's spouses was Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina[12].
  • A child of Victor Chernomyrdin was Q140473699[13].
  • A child of Victor Chernomyrdin was Q140473700[14].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin worked as a politician[4].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin worked as an economist[6].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of President of Russia[17].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of Prime Minister of Russia[18].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of Prime Minister of Russia[19].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation[20].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of ambassador of Russia to Ukraine[21].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's education included a stint at Samara State Technical University[23].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin's education included a stint at Moscow State Open University[24].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin received the Order of the October Revolution[25].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26].
  • Victor Chernomyrdin received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chorny Otrog[2], Victor Chernomyrdin… his father was Q140479500[10]. His mother was Q140479499[11].

Education

Educated at Samara State Technical University[23], a Flagship university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1914[30] and Moscow State Open University[24], a university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1932[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], economist[6], and businessperson[7]. Positions held include President of Russia[17], a state position of the Russian Federation[34], in Russia[35], founded in 1991[36]; Prime Minister of Russia[18], a public office[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1992[39]; Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation[20], a deputy prime minister[40], in Russia[41]; ambassador of Russia to Ukraine[21]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22], a position[42]; and member of the State Duma[43], an elective office[44], in Russia[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the October Revolution[25], an order[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1967[48]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26], a grade of an order[49], in Russia[50]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[51], in Russia[52]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[53]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[54]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[55].

Personal Life

Among Victor Chernomyrdin's spouses was Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina[12]. Children include Q140473699[13] and Q140473700[14]. His religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[56]. Political affiliations include Our Home – Russia[57], a political party[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1995[60], headquartered in Academician Sakharov Avenue[61]; Communist Party of the Soviet Union[62], a communist party[63], in Russian Empire[64], founded in 1898[65], headquartered in Moscow[66]; independent politician[67], a parliamentary grouping[68]; and United Russia[69], a political party[70], in Russia[71], founded in 2001[72], headquartered in Moscow[73].

Death and Burial

Victor Chernomyrdin passed away in Moscow[3]. Recorded cause of death include myocardial infarction[74], kidney failure[75], and cancer[76]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Victor Chernomyrdin include Chernomyrdinka[77] and Viktor Chernomyrdin[78], an icebreaker[79].

Why It Matters

Victor Chernomyrdin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (951 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

Entities named for him include Chernomyrdinka[77] and Viktor Chernomyrdin[78], an icebreaker[79].

FAQs

Where was Victor Chernomyrdin born?

Victor Chernomyrdin's place of birth was Chorny Otrog[2].

Where did Victor Chernomyrdin die?

Victor Chernomyrdin passed away in Moscow[3].

Who were Victor Chernomyrdin's parents?

Victor Chernomyrdin's father was Q140479500[10]. Victor Chernomyrdin's mother was Q140479499[11].

Who was Victor Chernomyrdin married to?

Victor Chernomyrdin's spouses include Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina[12].

What did Victor Chernomyrdin do for work?

Victor Chernomyrdin worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], economist[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Victor Chernomyrdin go to school?

Victor Chernomyrdin was educated at Samara State Technical University[23] and Moscow State Open University[24].

What awards did Victor Chernomyrdin receive?

Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[25], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[26], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[27], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[53].

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10w ago · Pegas24 · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 11w ago · Pegas24 · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Q140473699, Q140473700
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  4. 11w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in → Visiting Dmitry Gordon, 19th All-Union Conference of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 27th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
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  5. 11w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in → Visiting Dmitry Gordon, 19th All-Union Conference of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 27th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
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  6. 14w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of the October Revolution, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class +30
    Position held → President of Russia, Prime Minister of Russia, Prime Minister of Russia +6
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  7. 17w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → President of Russia, Prime Minister of Russia, Prime Minister of Russia +6
    Wikidata description → Russian diplomat and politician (1938–2010)
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  8. 19w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Russian diplomat and politician (1938–2010)
    Cause of death → myocardial infarction, kidney failure, cancer
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  9. 20w ago · Vladislav Khebnikov · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party → Our Home – Russia, Communist Party of the Soviet Union, independent politician +1
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