Viktor Lazarev

Soviet art historian (1897–1976)
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Viktor Lazarev

Summary

Viktor Lazarev is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on August 22, 1897[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on February 1, 1976[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], iconographer[9], and art critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Viktor Lazarev…
  • Viktor Lazarev passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Viktor Lazarev was born on August 22, 1897[3].
  • Viktor Lazarev was born on August 22, 1897[12].
  • Viktor Lazarev died on February 1, 1976[5].
  • Viktor Lazarev is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[13].
  • Viktor Lazarev's father was Nikita Lazarev[14].
  • Viktor Lazarev was married to Q136048066[15].
  • Viktor Lazarev held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Viktor Lazarev held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Viktor Lazarev is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[18].
  • Viktor Lazarev's professions included art historian[6].
  • Viktor Lazarev's professions included historian[7].
  • Viktor Lazarev worked as a writer[8].
  • Viktor Lazarev worked as an iconographer[9].
  • Viktor Lazarev's professions included art critic[10].
  • Viktor Lazarev's field of work was history of art[19].
  • Among Viktor Lazarev's employers was People's Commissariat for Education[20].
  • Viktor Lazarev was employed by Bauman Moscow State Technical University[21].
  • Among Viktor Lazarev's employers was Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts[22].
  • Among Viktor Lazarev's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[23].
  • Viktor Lazarev was employed by Russian State Library[24].
  • Viktor Lazarev was employed by Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[25].
  • Viktor Lazarev's education included a stint at Q4491257[26].
  • Viktor Lazarev's education included a stint at Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Viktor Lazarev… Recorded date of birth include August 22, 1897[3]. His father was Nikita Lazarev[14]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at Q4491257[26], a school[28], in Russia[29]; Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[27], a faculty[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Russian association of social sciences research institutes[32], an institute[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1924[35]; and Lomonosov Moscow State University[36], a public university[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1755[39], headquartered in Moscow[40]. Viktor Lazarev's doctoral advisor was Nikolay Ilyich Romanov[41]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], iconographer[9], and art critic[10]. Viktor Lazarev's field of work was history of art[19]. Employers include People's Commissariat for Education[20], a People's Commissariat[43], in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[44], founded in 1918[45], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[46]; Bauman Moscow State Technical University[21], a national research university[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1830[49], headquartered in Moscow[50]; Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts[22], an art museum[51], in Russia[52], founded in 1912[53]; Lomonosov Moscow State University[23], a public university[54], in Russia[55], founded in 1755[56], headquartered in Moscow[57]; Russian State Library[24], a national library[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1862[60], headquartered in Lenin Library Building[61]; and Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature, and History[25], a school[62], in Russia[63], founded in 1931[64]. Notable students include Viktor Nikolaevich Grashchenkov[65], Alexei Komech[66], Vladimir Plugin[67], Olga Popova[68], Q123177981[69], and Gerold Vzdornov[70]. Doctoral students include Viktor Nikolaevich Grashchenkov[71], Alexei Komech[72], Q4451703[73], Viktoria Markova[74], Olga Popova[75], and Anna Ryndina[76].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[77], a Soviet state award[78], in Soviet Union[79], founded in 1966[80]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[81], a socialist order of merit[82], in Soviet Union[83], founded in 1928[84]; Mikhail Lomonosov Award[85], a performance-related pay[86], in Russia[87], founded in 1944[88]; and Order of Friendship of Peoples[89].

Personal Life

Among Viktor Lazarev's spouses was Q136048066[15].

Death and Burial

Viktor Lazarev died on February 1, 1976[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Viktor Lazarev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Lazarev born?

Viktor Lazarev was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Viktor Lazarev die?

Viktor Lazarev died in Moscow[4].

Who were Viktor Lazarev's parents?

Viktor Lazarev's father was Nikita Lazarev[14].

Who was Viktor Lazarev married to?

Viktor Lazarev's spouses include Q136048066[15].

What did Viktor Lazarev do for work?

Viktor Lazarev worked as art historian[6], historian[7], writer[8], iconographer[9], and art critic[10].

Where did Viktor Lazarev go to school?

Viktor Lazarev was educated at Q4491257[26], Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[27], Russian association of social sciences research institutes[32], and Lomonosov Moscow State University[36].

What awards did Viktor Lazarev receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[77], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[81], Mikhail Lomonosov Award[85], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[92].

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  1. 15h ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22h ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Q4491257, Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University, Russian association of social sciences research institutes +1
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