Viktor Vesnin

Viktor Vesnin (1882–1950) was a Russian architect and politician.

Also recorded as Viktor Aleksandrovič Vesnin; Victor Alexandrovits Vesnin; Viktor Aleksandrovic Vesnin; Viktor Aleksandrovich Vesnin.

Viktor Vesnin in brief

Born: 1882
Died: 1950
Known for: architect and politician
Place of birth: Yuryevets

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Overview

Born at Yuryevets in 1882, died at Moscow in 1950.

In detail

Viktor Vesnin studied at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. the recorded working language is Russian.

The authority associates the name with constructivist architecture.

Employment is recorded with Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Positions recorded include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Membership is recorded of Russian Academy of Sciences and Vesnin brothers.

Works named in the authority record are Dnipro Hydroelectric Station.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Lenin, Royal Gold Medal, Order of the Badge of Honour and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

Sources

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1.
“Viktor Vesnin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2562455: Viktor Vesnin
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