Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is the current governor of Leningrad Oblast in Russia.He was appointed by the oblast Governor as Vic

Is the current governor of Leningrad Oblast in Russia.He was appointed by the oblast Governor as Vice-Governor in charge of industry, energy, and the environment in 1996, made Lieutenant Governor in December 1997, and served as Acting Governor since Septe

Is a Russian chess grandmaster.His best result was in the FIDE World Chess Championship 1996. He qua

Is a Russian chess grandmaster.His best result was in the FIDE World Chess Championship 1996. He qualified for the Candidates, and won his first two matches against Alexander Khalifman and Jan Timman, to reach the final 4. He then lost at the semi-final s

Is an ethnologist. Born in Sverdlovsk, Tishkov attended Moscow State University, where he received a

Is an ethnologist. Born in Sverdlovsk, Tishkov attended Moscow State University, where he received a B.A. in 1964.

Is a former Soviet cosmonaut. In 1958, he was graduated from the Kaliningrad Mechanical Engineering

Is a former Soviet cosmonaut. In 1958, he was graduated from the Kaliningrad Mechanical Engineering Technical College with the specialty "Cold Working of Metal

A former football player and current manager.During his career he played for clubs such as FC Zenit

A former football player and current manager.During his career he played for clubs such as FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and PFC CSKA Moscow. He earned 3 caps for the USSR national football team, and participated in the 1990 FIFA World Cup finals. He later also represented the Turkmenistan national football team.

Is a former Russian horn player of the 20th century. The horn concerto, Op.91 by Reinhold Glière

Is a former Russian horn player of the 20th century. The horn concerto, Op.91 by Reinhold Glière was dedicated to him.

Is a Russian fencer, who won two Olympic medals in the team épée competition: the bronze medal at

Is a Russian fencer, who won two Olympic medals in the team épée competition: the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Is a former Soviet equestrian and Olympic champion.

Is a former Soviet equestrian and Olympic champion.

Was a Russian poet, prose writer, dramatist, translator, critic and historian. He was one of the pri

Was a Russian poet, prose writer, dramatist, translator, critic and historian. He was one of the principal members of the Russian Symbolist movement.

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Saturn Moscow Oblast. He holds the record for most app

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Saturn Moscow Oblast. He holds the record for most appearances in the Russian Premier League (384 as of 6 October 2006). Yesipov has also been capped five times for the Russia national football team and is among the top ten goalscorers of the Premier League (third with 88 goals as of 30 August 2006).

Is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian First Division for FC

Is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian First Division for FC Baltika Kaliningrad.

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for Tartu Ülikool/Rock at the cen

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for Tartu Ülikool/Rock at the center position. Allingu started his senior club career with Korvpalli Meistriliiga teams like "Puuviljaparadiis" and KK Rakvere. In 2002 he joined with Tartu

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for BC Rakvere Tarvas at the point

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for BC Rakvere Tarvas at the point guard/shooting guard position. Kriisa started his senior club career with "KK Tartu" team (Tartu Ülikool/Rock) in 1990 and after 96-97 season he moved to

Was an Estonian welterweight professional boxer, born in Tallinn, who competed in the 1930s. In the

Was an Estonian welterweight professional boxer, born in Tallinn, who competed in the 1930s. In the 1920s he took part 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics.

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 Astrakhan.

Is an Uzbek SSR born Russian football striker currently with Russian First Division club Anzhi Makha

Is an Uzbek SSR born Russian football striker currently with Russian First Division club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Was a Russian writer, journalist, poet, political prisoner and Gulag survivor.

Was a Russian writer, journalist, poet, political prisoner and Gulag survivor.

Is a Russian wrestler of Armenian descent who won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and a

Is a Russian wrestler of Armenian descent who won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. He is a lawyer by profession. Also has niece named Tatiana Samurgasheva. Who plays tennis at IMG Academies in

Is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olym

Is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Referred to as "The Strongest Girl In The World", was capable of lifting up to 48 stone (300 kg), o

Referred to as "The Strongest Girl In The World", was capable of lifting up to 48 stone (300 kg), over four times her bodyweight in 2006. In 2000, she weighed 40 kg and could lift 220 pounds (100 kg). She has been in the Guinness Book of World Records.

A prolific author of novels and novellas about World War II, is a monumental figure in Belarusian li

A prolific author of novels and novellas about World War II, is a monumental figure in Belarusian literature and civic thought. The writer's talent and the moral courage that permeates his writings earned him endorsements for the Nobel Prize nomination fr

Was a Russian/Soviet speed skater from Moscow. In 1913 and 1914 Ippolitov and Oscar Mathisen were th

Was a Russian/Soviet speed skater from Moscow. In 1913 and 1914 Ippolitov and Oscar Mathisen were the two main rivals in speed skating. Ippolitov had trained hard in Trondheim prior to the 1913 season, and his goal was to beat Mathisen. Mathisen won most

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he plays for FC Gornyak Uchaly. He made his

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he plays for FC Gornyak Uchaly. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2003 for FC Rostov.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he is a free agent.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of August 2009, he is a free agent.

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

Is a Russian professional football player. As of August 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Zodiak-Oskol Stary Oskol.