Oleg Popov
Soviet and Russian clown and circus artist
1930 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
Soviet and Russian clown and circus artist
Born
July 31, 1930
Died
2016 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Russian
Timeline
clown, screenwriter, actor
Soviet UnionBorn in VirubovoDied in Rostov-on-Don
1930
Born in Virubovo (1930-07-31)
1956
AwardMerited Artist of the RSFSR
1958
AwardPeople's Artist of the RSFSR
1967
AwardOrder of the Red Banner of Labour
1969
AwardPeople's Artist of the USSR
1976
AwardOrder of the Red Banner of Labour
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oleg Popov?+
Oleg Popov is Soviet and Russian clown and circus artist. Born in 1930.
What does the name Oleg mean?+
The name Oleg means "male given name (Олег)". It is of Russian origin.
When was Oleg Popov born?+
Oleg Popov was born on July 31, 1930.
When did Oleg Popov die?+
Oleg Popov died in 2016, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Олег)
The name Oleg is of Russian origin, meaning "male given name (Олег)". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Oleg
Oleg — July 31, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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