Rafail Borissovich Gikov was a Soviet cameraman and film director born on September 2, 1905, in Kharkiv. He is known for his contributions as a front-line cameraman during the Great Patriotic War. His work in the film industry reflects the artistic and historical narratives of that period, capturing significant events and experiences through a cinematic lens. Gikov's legacy is linked to the portrayal of wartime activities and the role of cinema in documenting historical moments.
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Time Zone - Europe/Zaporozhye (2:2 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rafail
God has healed
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Rafail Gikov belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kharkiv
Educated At: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Occupation: film director | camera operator
Awards Received: Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class | Medal "For the Victory over Japan" | Order of the Red Star | Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
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Ephemeris for September 2, 1905
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Virgo 15 | 10 Virgo 11 | 9 Capricorn 5 |
Moon | 18 Libra 42 | 4 Capricorn 11 | 14 Pisces 30 |
Mercury | 3 Virgo 10 | 29 Leo 44 | 16 Sagittarius 55 |
Venus | 0 Leo 40 | 9 Leo 15 | 28 Sagittarius 18 |
Mars | 6 Sagittarius 42 | 16 Libra 50 | 2 Pisces 56 |
Jupiter | 5 Gemini 20 | 18 Cancer 8 | 26 Taurus 53 |
Saturn | 29 Aquarius 16 | 29 Pisces 48 | 29 Aquarius 39 |
Uranus | 0 Capricorn 13 | 1 Gemini 28 | 4 Capricorn 37 |
Neptune | 9 Cancer 57 | 1 Aries 19 | 9 Cancer 1 |
Pluto | 22 Gemini 40 | 1 Aquarius 44 | 21 Gemini 24 |
Rahu | 29 Leo 31 | 18 Pisces 33 | 23 Leo 9 |
Ketu | 29 Aquarius 31 | 18 Virgo 33 | 23 Aquarius 9 |
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