Viktor Kurochkin

Soviet writer (1923-1976)
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Summary

Viktor Kurochkin was born on December 23, 1923[1], in Staritsky District[2]. He died on November 10, 1976[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and prose writer[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery in Komarovo[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9]
  • Educated at: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[10]
  • Award received: Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[11], Order of the Red Star[12], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13], Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[14], Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"[15], Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"[16], Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[17], Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[20], Order of the Patriotic War[21]
  • Member of: USSR Union of Writers[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24]
  • Commons category: Viktor Kurochkin[25]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[26]
  • Family name: Kurochkin[27]
  • Given name: Viktor[28]
  • Described by source: Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 2, 2005[29], Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century[30], Russian writers. The Modern Era[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32]
  • Patronym or matronym: Aleksandrovich[33]
  • Writing language: Russian[34]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Kurochkin born?

Viktor Kurochkin's place of birth was Staritsky District[2].

Where did Viktor Kurochkin die?

Viktor Kurochkin died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Viktor Kurochkin do for work?

Viktor Kurochkin worked as a writer[5] and prose writer[6].

Where did Viktor Kurochkin go to school?

Viktor Kurochkin was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[10].

What awards did Viktor Kurochkin receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[11], Order of the Red Star[12], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[13], and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[14].

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  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [1] ↑ . Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 2, 2005. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 2, 2005. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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