Vladimir Arsenyev

Russian and Soviet explorer, ethnographer and writer (1872-1930)

† 1930-09-04 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 36 language Wikipedias

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Life

Vladimir Arsenyev was born on August 29, 1872 (Julian calendar) in Saint Petersburg and died on September 4, 1930 in Vladivostok, aged about 58. Recorded occupations: explorer, geographer, writer, ethnographer, meteorologist and military personnel. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire, Russian Republic and Soviet Union. Notable works include “Dersu Uzala”. Educated at Vladimir Military School. Honours include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class, Medal for China campaign, Medal 100 year 1812 and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class. Member of Society for the Study of the Amur Region, Russian Geographical Society, National Geographic Society and Royal Geographical Society.

At a glance

Born: August 29, 1872 (Julian calendar) · Saint Petersburg
Died: September 4, 1930 · Vladivostok
Age at death: about 58
Citizenship: Russian Empire, Russian Republic, Soviet Union
Occupations: explorer, geographer, writer, ethnographer, meteorologist, military personnel
Notable works: Dersu Uzala
Education: Vladimir Military School
Honours: Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class, Medal for China campaign, Medal 100 year 1812, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
Wikipedia editions: 36 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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