Andrej Zaliznyak
Russian linguist (1935-2017)
1935 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian linguist (1935-2017)
Born
April 29, 1935
Died
2017 (age ~82)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
university teacher, dialectologist, linguist
Soviet UnionBorn in MoscowDied in Moscow
1935
Born in Moscow (1935-04-29)
1957
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1957–1958)
1957
EducationStudied at Sorbonne (1957–1958)
1997
AwardDemidov Prize
2007
AwardLomonosov Gold Medal
2007
AwardSolzhenitsyn Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrej Zaliznyak?+
Andrej Zaliznyak is Russian linguist (1935-2017). Born in 1935.
What does the name Andrej mean?+
The name Andrej means "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is of German origin.
When was Andrej Zaliznyak born?+
Andrej Zaliznyak was born on April 29, 1935.
When did Andrej Zaliznyak die?+
Andrej Zaliznyak died in 2017, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.
The name Andrej is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrej — April 29, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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