About Leo Lankinen
Lived 1926 – 1996 (aged 70). Leo Lankinen was a Russian sculptor and painter.
Leo Lankinen (Langinen) (, Leo Fomich Lankinen ) (13 July 1926 – 17 December 1996) was a Karelian sculptor and painter.
His last work was the Cross of Sorrow, a memorial dedicated to Soviet and Finnish soldiers perished in the Winter War of 1939-1940.
Awards and recognition
2006: Karelian State Prize in Arts (posthumously) Ilya Repin State Prize
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Lankinen?
Russian sculptor
When was Leo Lankinen born?
Leo Lankinen was born on 13 June 1926 in Saint Petersburg Governorate.
When did Leo Lankinen die?
Leo Lankinen died on 17 December 1996 in Petrozavodsk.
What was Leo Lankinen's occupation?
Leo Lankinen was a sculptor and painter.
What nationality was Leo Lankinen?
Leo Lankinen was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Lankinen. https://biography.guide/leo-lankinen/
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