Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin (Russian: Бори́с Васи́льевич Щу́кин) (17 April [O.S. 5 April] 1894, Moscow — 7 October 1939, Moscow) was a Russian and Soviet actor, theater director and pedagogue. In 1936, Shchukin was among the first group of recipients of the honorary title of People's Artist of the USSR.[1] In 1941, he was posthumously awarded the Stalin Prize. He was most famous for his portrayals of Vladimir Lenin.[2] On October 7, 1939, Shchukin died of cardiovascular disease in Moscow.
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| Born | Boris Vasilyevich Shchukin 17 April [O.S. 5 April] 1894 Moscow, Russian Empire |
| Died | 7 October 1939 (1939-10-08) (aged 45) Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor, theater director, pedagogue |
| Years active | 1920–1939 |
| Awards | People's Artist of the USSR |
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