Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was a radical Russian writer and social critic who, according to Georgi Plekhanov, "spent the best y

Was a radical Russian writer and social critic who, according to Georgi Plekhanov, "spent the best years of his life in a fortress".

Is a Russian professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Baby" he was former IBF super flyweight champion. He

Is a Russian professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Baby" he was former IBF super flyweight champion. He has a record of 29-3-1, with 9 wins by knockout.

A retired Russian football player.

A retired Russian football player.

Is a member for the LDPR of the State Duma of Russia. He is a member of the State Duma's Committee o

Is a member for the LDPR of the State Duma of Russia. He is a member of the State Duma's Committee on Manufacturing, Construction, Science and Technology. He has attended St. Petersburg State University. He has a degree in philosophy.

He was also a prolific man of letters – philosopher, historian, composer, musicologist, lingu

He was also a prolific man of letters – philosopher, historian, composer, musicologist, linguist, ethnographer, and geographer.

Is a Kazakhstani/German professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the HC Spartak Mo

Is a Kazakhstani/German professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Is a professional road bicycle racer from Kazakhstan. The former Kazakhstan time trial champion curr

Is a professional road bicycle racer from Kazakhstan. The former Kazakhstan time trial champion currently rides with Team Astana of the UCI ProTour and managed to place 8th in the 2007 Ronde van Vlaanderen.

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Soviet First Lea

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Soviet First League in 1987 for FC Krylia Sovetov Kuybyshev.

Is a Russian professional tennis player of Tatar ethnicity. She was born in Moscow, Russia. She is t

Is a Russian professional tennis player of Tatar ethnicity. She was born in Moscow, Russia. She is the younger sister of former world number one men's player, Marat Safin. She was coached by Glen Schaap, former trainer of Nadia Petrova. Her new coach is Željko Krajan. Her mother, Rauza Islanova used to be her trainer when she was younger and still gives advice to Dinara. Dinara Safina's father is director of the Spartak tennis club in Moscow.

Is a Russian football (soccer) midfielder of Tatar ethnicity. He currently plays for FC Lokomotiv Mo

Is a Russian football (soccer) midfielder of Tatar ethnicity. He currently plays for FC Lokomotiv Moscow and Russia national football team. Bilyaletdinov started his career at Lokomotiv Moscow. After making his debut in 2004, Bilyaletdinov became a first team regular. He soon earned a call up to the Russia national football team and now starts in an attacking midfield spot because of Yegor Titov and Dmitry Loskov's international retirement.

Was acknowledged as a head of the Moscow school of icon painters at the turn of the 15th and 16th ce

Was acknowledged as a head of the Moscow school of icon painters at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. His style of painting is sometimes termed "the Muscovite mannerism".Dionisy's first important commission was a series of icons for the Cathedral of the Dormition in the Moscow Kremlin, executed in 1481. The figures on his icons are famously elongated, the hands and feet are dimunitive, and the faces serene and peaceful. Among his many rich and notable patrons, Joseph of Volokolamsk alone commissioned him to paint more than 80 icons, primarily for the Joseph-Volokolamsk and Pavel-Obnorsk cloisters.

Is a Latvian women's basketball player currently playing for TTT Riga and Latvia women's national ba

Is a Latvian women's basketball player currently playing for TTT Riga and Latvia women's national basketball team. She joined TTT Riga in 2008. Previously she had played for SK Cesis, as well as several other local and foreign clubs before 2000. She playe

A footballer who currently plays for CSKA Moscow.

A footballer who currently plays for CSKA Moscow.

A former Russian footballer.He earned 19 caps for USSR, CIS and Russia from 1990 to 1994, and played

A former Russian footballer.He earned 19 caps for USSR, CIS and Russia from 1990 to 1994, and played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He played for FC Spartak Moscow from 1981 to 1991, RCD Espanyol from 1991 to 1994, and Mérida UD from 1994 to 1995.

Is a Russian international football defender. He plays for the Russian Premier League team Lokomotiv

Is a Russian international football defender. He plays for the Russian Premier League team Lokomotiv Moscow. He is a right footed left-back or centre back. In 1996 he was invited to Lokomotiv Saint Petersburg, a First Division team. After two years at the club, he accepted the offer of CSKA Moscow. However, Sennikov failed to become a first-team regular and was loaned to Shinnik Yaroslavl after half a season. In 1999 he transferred to another First Division club, Rubin Kazan.

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Amkar Perm.

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Amkar Perm.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Zvezda Serpukhov. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2004 for FC Rostov.

Is a Russian football manager and a former player. He earned 19 caps for USSR, CIS and Russia from 1

Is a Russian football manager and a former player. He earned 19 caps for USSR, CIS and Russia from 1990 to 1994, and played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Sibiryak Bratsk.

Hvorostovsky was born in Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. He studied at the Krasnoyarsk School of Arts under

Hvorostovsky was born in Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. He studied at the Krasnoyarsk School of Arts under Yekatherina Yofel and made his debut at Krasnoyarsk Opera House, in the role of Marullo in Rigoletto. He went on to win First Prize at both the Russian Gli

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Okean Nakhodka.

Is a Russian professional football player. In 2009, he played in the Russian Second Division for FC

Is a Russian professional football player. In 2009, he played in the Russian Second Division for FC Spartak Shchyolkovo.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He made

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. He made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division in 2006 for FC Yunit Samara.

Is a Russian footballer, he plays for FC Saturn Moscow Oblast.

Is a Russian footballer, he plays for FC Saturn Moscow Oblast.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Tom Tomsk. He made his profess

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Tom Tomsk. He made his professional debut in the Russian First Division in 2008 for FC Zvezda Irkutsk.