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Mikhail Koltsov

Soviet journalist (1898–1940)

† 1940-02-02 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 18 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Mikhail Koltsov was born on May 31, 1898 (Julian calendar) in Kyiv and died on February 2, 1940 in Moscow, aged about 42. Recorded occupations: journalist, writer and opinion journalist. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire, Russian Republic and Soviet Union. Fields of work: journalism, opinion journalism and Russian literature. Honours include Order of the Red Banner and Order of the Red Star. Member of USSR Union of Writers.

At a glance
Born
May 31, 1898 (Julian calendar) · Kyiv
Died
February 2, 1940 · Moscow
Age at death
about 42
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Russian Republic, Soviet Union
Occupations
journalist, writer, opinion journalist
Honours
Order of the Red Banner, Order of the Red Star
Wikipedia editions
18 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q968099 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Mikhail Koltsov on Wikipedia.

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