Boris Shchukin
Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin (17 April 1894 — 7 October 1939) was a Russian and Soviet actor, theater director and pedagogue. In 1936, Shchukin was among the first group of recipients of the honorary title of People's Artist of the USSR. In 1941, he was posthumously awarded the Stalin Prize. He was most famous for his portrayals of Vladimir Lenin.
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Boris Shchukin
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- Name
- Boris Shchukin
- Birth Name
- Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin
- Born
- 17 April [O.S. 5 April] 1894
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Russian Empire
- Place of death
- Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- Actor, theater director, pedagogue
- Awards
- People's Artist of the USSR Stalin Prize
- Died
- 1939 · Moscow.
- Nationality
- Russian Empire · Soviet Union
- Fields
- theatre · film · acting · directing
- Education
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University · Alexandrov Military School · Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute
- Honours
- Stalin Prize · Order of Lenin · People's Artist of the USSR · Honored Artist of the RSFSR
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Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin (17 April 1894 — 7 October 1939) was a Russian and Soviet actor, theater director and pedagogue. In 1936, Shchukin was among the first group of recipients of the honorary title of People's Artist of the USSR. In 1941, he was posthumously awarded the Stalin Prize. He was most famous for his portrayals of Vladimir Lenin.
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Biography
Biography
On October 7, 1939, Shchukin died of cardiovascular disease in Moscow.
Boris Shchukin studied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Alexandrov Military School and Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. The recorded working language is Russian. The field of work recorded is theatre, film and acting. Employment is recorded with Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, People's Artist of the USSR and Honored Artist of the RSFSR.
USSR stamp: Boris Shchukin (Actor) and Scene from "The Man with the Rifle" (Lenin).
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Lenin in October movie, 1937 final
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Key facts
• Name — Boris Shchukin • Native Name — Борис Щукин • Birth Name — Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin • Born — 17 April [O.S. 5 April] 1894 • Birthplace — Moscow, Russian Empire • Place of death — Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union • Resting Place — Novodevichy Cemetery • Occupation — Actor, theater director, pedagogue • Years Active — 1920–1939 • Awards — People's Artist of the USSR Stalin Prize
Filmography
Filmography
• Lyotchiki (1935) as Nikolai Rogachyov, commander of aviation school • Generation of Winners (1936) as Aleksandr Mikhailov • Lenin in October (1937) as Vladimir Lenin • Lenin in 1918 (1939) as Vladimir Lenin
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