David Kaplunov: key obituary facts
Is David Kaplunov dead? Yes. David Kaplunov died on June 6, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: David Kaplunov's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Kaplunov known for?
He was a Russian scientist.
More about David Kaplunov
Born: 22 July 1934.
Place of birth: Moscow.
Gender: male.
Occupation: scientist.
Nationality: Soviet Union, Russia.
Education: Moscow State Mining University.
Employer: Research Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources RAS.
Awards: Order of Friendship, Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union Prize, Order of Honour, Russian government prize for science and technology, Order of Alexander Nevsky, Miner's Glory 1st class, Miner's Glory 2nd class, Miner's Glory 3rd class.
Also known as: David Rodionovich Kaplunov.
David Kaplunov died on June 6, 2026.