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Aleksandr Bryantsev

1883 – 1961

Russian theatre director

Actor Theatre director Drama teacher
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About Aleksandr Bryantsev

Lived 1883 – 1961 (aged 78). Aleksandr Bryantsev was a Russian actor, theatre director and drama teacher.

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bryantsev (14 April 188330 September 1961) was a Soviet and Russian actor, theater director and pedagogue.

He was born in Saint Petersburg to an official's family and graduated from Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium in 1902.

Awards and honours

Honoured Worker of the Arts Industry of the RSFSR (1932) Three Orders of the Red Banner of Labour (1939, 1946, 1953) People's Artist of the RSFSR (1939) Stalin Prize, 2nd class (1950) People's Artist of the USSR (1956) Order of the Badge of Honour (1957) Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"

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Important facts

Born
2 April 1883, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
19th century
Died
30 September 1961, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Actor, theatre director, drama teacher
Nationality
Russian Empire, Soviet Union
Education
The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium
Awards
Stalin Prize; People's Artist of the USSR; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Order of the Badge of Honour; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic; Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"
Also known as
Alexander Bryantsev, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bryantsev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandr Bryantsev?

Russian theatre director (1883–1961)

When was Aleksandr Bryantsev born?

Aleksandr Bryantsev was born on 2 April 1883 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Aleksandr Bryantsev die?

Aleksandr Bryantsev died on 30 September 1961 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Aleksandr Bryantsev's occupation?

Aleksandr Bryantsev was an actor, theatre director and drama teacher.

What nationality was Aleksandr Bryantsev?

Aleksandr Bryantsev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandr Bryantsev

· Wikidata: Q4097567

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Bryantsev

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