Ukrainian Famous Names Starting with Letter F

Was an influential Ukrainian early modernist painter. He was the brother of graphic designer Vasyl K

Was an influential Ukrainian early modernist painter. He was the brother of graphic designer Vasyl Krychevsky. Krychevsky was born in Lebedyn to the family of a Jewish country doctor who converted to Orthodox Chritianity and married a Ukrainian woman. He

Is an Ukrainian former volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1980 Summer Olympi

Is an Ukrainian former volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Was a Ukrainian-Canadian International Master of chess, and an International Master of correspondenc

Was a Ukrainian-Canadian International Master of chess, and an International Master of correspondence chess. He also was a doctor of medicine, a political activist, and a chess writer. As a youth, Bogatyrchuk sometimes traveled to chess tournaments with the great Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), who had earlier lost a match for the World Championship to Wilhelm Steinitz. Chigorin trained the young player, and influenced his style and openings.

Is a Moldovan weightlifter, World Champion and Olympic Champion. He won a gold medal at the 1990 Wor

Is a Moldovan weightlifter, World Champion and Olympic Champion. He won a gold medal at the 1990 World Weightlifting Championships, and a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Was a Ukrainian-Canadian International Master of chess, and an International Master of correspondenc

Was a Ukrainian-Canadian International Master of chess, and an International Master of correspondence chess. He also was a doctor of medicine, a political activist, and a chess writer.

Was a Ukrainian Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for

Was a Ukrainian Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He is the only Ukrainian recipient of the VC. Konowal was born

A Belarusian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for FC Naftan Novopolotsk. He also holds

A Belarusian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for FC Naftan Novopolotsk. He also holds Russian citizenship.

A Belarusian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for FC MTZ-RIPO.

A Belarusian professional footballer. As of 2009, he plays for FC MTZ-RIPO.

Is a Ukrainian pair skater. He began representing Bulgaria internationally with Nina Ivanova in 2008

Is a Ukrainian pair skater. He began representing Bulgaria internationally with Nina Ivanova in 2008. They placed 6th at the 2008 Golden Spin of Zagreb.

Was a Ukrainian chess master. He won four times the Kiev championships (1900, 1902, 1903, and 1906).

Was a Ukrainian chess master. He won four times the Kiev championships (1900, 1902, 1903, and 1906). He participated in five Russian championships (All Russian Masters Tournament). In 1901 he took 15th in Moscow (2nd RUS-ch; Mikhail Chigorin won). In 1903, he took 15th in Kiev (3rd RUS-ch; Chigorin won). In 1906, he tied for 8-10th in Sankt Petersburg (4th RUS-ch; Gersz Salwe won). In 1907/08, he tied for 8-9th in Lódz (5th RUS-ch; Akiba Rubinstein won). In 1909, he took 4th in Vilna (6th RUS-ch; Rubinstein won).

Was a Ukrainian chess master.He won four times the Kiev championships (1900, 1902, 1903, and 1906).

Was a Ukrainian chess master.He won four times the Kiev championships (1900, 1902, 1903, and 1906). He participated in five Russian championships (All Russian Masters Tournament). In 1901 he took 15th in Moscow (2nd RUS-ch; Mikhail Chigorin won). In 1903, he took 15th in Kiev (3rd RUS-ch; Chigorin won).