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Olga Sirotinina

1923 – 2025

Russian philologist

Scientist Russian studies scholarUniversity teacher
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Lived 1923 – 2025 (aged 102). Olga Sirotinina was a Russian scientist, russian studies scholar, university teacher and linguist.

Olga Borisovna Sirotinina (; 27 June 1923 – 18 July 2025) was a Soviet and Russian linguist.

Life and career Sirotinina was born on 27 June 1923 in Saratov. She was the granddaughter of Saratov politician Nikolai Nikolayevich Sirotinin. In 1940 she entered the Faculty of Philology of Saratov University, which she graduated from in 1945.

She held several positions at the university following graduation, including senior lecturer at the Department of Slavic-Russian Linguistics.

She was awarded the Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation in 1999. In 2023 she was awarded the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour.

Sirotinina died on 18 July 2025, at the age of 102.

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Important facts

Born
27 June 1923, Saratov
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 July 2025, Saratov
Occupation
Scientist, Russian studies scholar, university teacher, linguist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Saratov State University
Employers
Saratov State University
Awards
Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour; Order of Friendship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olga Sirotinina?

Russian philologist

When was Olga Sirotinina born?

Olga Sirotinina was born on 27 June 1923 in Saratov.

When did Olga Sirotinina die?

Olga Sirotinina died on 18 July 2025 in Saratov.

What was Olga Sirotinina's occupation?

Olga Sirotinina was a scientist, russian studies scholar, university teacher and linguist.

What nationality was Olga Sirotinina?

Olga Sirotinina was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olga Sirotinina

· Wikidata: Q82241310

· DBpedia: Olga Sirotinina

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