The Order of Alexander Nevsky is an order of merit of the Russian Federation named in honour of saint Alexander Nevsky (1220–1263) and bestowed to civil servants for twenty years or more of highly meritorious service. It was originally established by the Soviet Union as a military honour during World War II, more precisely by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of July 7, 1942. Its statute was amended by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of February 26, 1947. It bears a similar name to the Imperial Order of St. Alexander Nevsky which had been established by Empress Catherine I of Russia in 1725, and continued to be bestowed by the heads of the House of Romanov after the 1917 Russian Revolution. The Order of Alexander Nevsky was reinstated by the Soviet Union, minus the words "Imperial" and "Saint", for award to officers of the army for personal courage and resolute leadership. The Order was retained by the new Russian Federation following the dissolution of the USSR by Decision of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation 2557-I of March 20, 1992 but was never awarded. The September 7, 2010 Decree №1099 of the President of the Russian Federation redesigned the badge of the Order closer to pre-1917 imperial model and amended the statute of the Order making it a purely civilian award.
Viktor Andreevich Kravchenko was a Ukrainian-born Soviet defector, known for writing the best-selling book I Chose Freedom, published in 1946, about the realities of life in the Soviet Union.
Kravchenko, also Krawchenko, Krawczenko or Kravtchenko is a common Ukrainian surname, widely found in the former Soviet Union and respective diasporas abroad. It is an occupational surname of patronymic derivation, based on the occupation of kravets (кравець), or 'tailor' and literally meaning "child of tailor". Other Ukrainian surnames of similar derivation are Kravchuk and Kravets.
Nikolai Alekseevich Klyuev, was a notable Russian poet. He was influenced by the symbolist movement, intense nationalism, and a love of Russian folklore.
Viktor Petrovich Kravchenko is a retired Russian triple jumper who won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics with his all-time best jump of 16.57 m. Domestically Kravchenko won a Soviet title in 1964 and 1966, and finished second in 1967.
Alexander Kravchenko is a professional poker player based in Moscow, Russia. He started playing poker in 1997. In the 2007 World Series of Poker, he cashed six times, including finishing fourth at the Main Event and the $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo event where he won his first career WSOP bracelet. Kravchenko had some other notable cashes in 2007, including making the final table in the inaugural World Series of Poker Europe tournament, a £2,500 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event, as well as finishing 3rd in the Moscow Millions, which featured the largest ever prizepool for a tournament held in Russia.
Serhiy Kravchenko is a Ukrainian football midfielder who plays for SC Dnipro-1. He was also a regular of the Ukraine national football team.
Alexander Diomidovich Kravchenko was a Russian revolutionary, agronomist and partisan who fought against Admiral Kolchak's White forces in Siberia in 1919 during the Russian Civil War.
The International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians is the junior section of the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition, and it is the largest competition for junior performers up to 17 years of age. The competition was established in 1992 on the initiative of the Association of Tchaikovsky Competition Stars and is held in the sections of piano, violin, and cello.
Suvorov is a 1941 Soviet film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin and Mikhail Doller, based on the life of Russian general Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, one of the few great generals in history who never lost a battle. The film premiered in Russia 23 January 1941. It was released as General Suvorov in the USA. In 1941 Pudovkin, Doller, Cherkasov-Sergeyev, and Khanov received the Stalin Prize for the film.
Kravchenko, Kirill Albertovich is Deputy Director General in charge of Administrative Affairs Gazprom Neft. Within Gazprom Neft is responsible to managing the organizational issues block, and for implementing several start-up projects of the company, for Operational Management System and company safety. He is in charge of the introduction of "Digitization", a process that is implemented at the level of "Gazprom" group.
Galina Sergeevna Kravchenko was a Russian actress.
Dangerous for Your Life! is a 1985 Soviet comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai.
Tamara Mikhaylovna Sosnova was a Soviet freestyle swimmer who won two medals at the 1966 European Aquatics Championships. She also competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics but did not reach the finals. Between 1964 and 1968 she won 10 national championships and set 21 national records in 100 m (1), 200 m (4), 400 m (8), 800 m (3), 1500 m (1) and freestyle relays (4).
David J. Dallin, born David Yulevich Levin Давид Юльевич Далин was a one-time Menshevik leader and later a writer and lecturer on Soviet affairs, who helped Victor Kravchenko defect in the 1940s.
The Fall of the Empire is a Russian TV miniseries in ten episodes directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, broadcast in March 2005.
Andrey Grigoryevich Kravchenko was the commander of multiple tank units of the Red Army throughout World War II who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Ivan Yakovlevich Kravchenko was a Ukrainian Red Army major and a Hero of the Soviet Union.
Valentina Flegontovna Savitskaya née Kravchenko was a Russian pilot and squadron navigator in the 125th Guards Dive Bomber Regiment during World War II. She was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation on 10 April 1995.
Breakthrough is a 1986 Soviet disaster film directed by Dmitri Svetozarov.
