Russian Famous Baby Names

He attended Leningrad State University and graduated from that institution in 1983. He worked in the

He attended Leningrad State University and graduated from that institution in 1983. He worked in the Saint Petersburg Mayor's Office from 1990 to 1996 under Anatoly Sobchak, where he met the future President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.Kudrin is, as of Dece

Is a defenceman currently playing for Vityaz Chekhov in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafte

Is a defenceman currently playing for Vityaz Chekhov in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafted 262nd overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the ninth round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Was a Russian statesman, probably best remembered for having concluded the Li-Lobanov Treaty with Ch

Was a Russian statesman, probably best remembered for having concluded the Li-Lobanov Treaty with China and for his publication of the Russian Genealogical Book (in two volumes).

A Russian pianist and harpsichordist.He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Heinrich Neuhaus and

A Russian pianist and harpsichordist.He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Heinrich Neuhaus and Lew Naumov. After successes in several competitions, he went on to give the first Soviet performances of a number of pieces by composers such as Schoenberg, Stockhausen, Boulez and Ligeti. His commitment to western music was heavily criticised by the Soviet authorities, and he was prevented from leaving the Soviet Union for several years, during which time Lubimov concentrated on working with period instruments. He is a founder of the Moscow Baroque Quartet and the Moscow Chamber Academy (with Tatiana Grindenko)

Is a former Israeli swimmer, currently residing in Russia. One of Israel's top swimmers since the mi

Is a former Israeli swimmer, currently residing in Russia. One of Israel's top swimmers since the mid-1990s, Manziola finished 6th in the 100 m Butterfly (57.14) at the 1996 European Youth Championships. He was a member of the 4x100m Freestyle Relay that placed 8th at the European LC Championships 2000 in Helsinki, Finland.

Was a Russian Full General of Cavalry who led the Don Cossack White movement in the opening stages o

Was a Russian Full General of Cavalry who led the Don Cossack White movement in the opening stages of the Russian Civil War.

Is a Russian pair skater.

Is a Russian pair skater.

Was the Tsar of Russia during some of the most eventful decades of the mid-17th century.

Was the Tsar of Russia during some of the most eventful decades of the mid-17th century.

Was a Russian ice hockey center. A four-time Soviet all-star, he was the top goal scorer in the Sovi

Was a Russian ice hockey center. A four-time Soviet all-star, he was the top goal scorer in the Soviet Union five times: 1949, 1953, 1955, 1957, and 1958. He scored a total of 379 goals in 300 league games, making him the third highest goal scorer in leag

Is a Tajikistani footballer who is a defender for FC Vakhsh. He is a member of the Tajikistan nation

Is a Tajikistani footballer who is a defender for FC Vakhsh. He is a member of the Tajikistan national football team.

Was Tsarevich - the heir apparent - of Russia, being the youngest child and the only son of Tsar Nic

Was Tsarevich - the heir apparent - of Russia, being the youngest child and the only son of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Alexandra Fyodorovna. His mother's reliance on the starets Grigori Rasputin to treat Alexei's haemophilia helped bring about the end

Was a Russian Tsarevich. He was born in Moscow, the son of Tsar Peter I and his first wife Eudoxia L

Was a Russian Tsarevich. He was born in Moscow, the son of Tsar Peter I and his first wife Eudoxia Lopukhina.

Was a Russian barocco painter active primarily in St. Petersburg, where he was born and died. He als

Was a Russian barocco painter active primarily in St. Petersburg, where he was born and died. He also worked in Moscow and fresco-ed churches in Kiev. His preferred medium was oil, but he also painted miniatures and icons.

Is a professional ice hockey player in the NHL. Since 1998 he has played left wing for the Toronto M

Is a professional ice hockey player in the NHL. Since 1998 he has played left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their former AHL affiliate, the St. John's Maple Leafs. On June 7th, 2007 Ponikarovsky became a Canadian Citizen during a ceremony in Etobic

Is a chess grandmaster. On the April 2008 FIDE rating list he was ranked number twelve in the world

Is a chess grandmaster. On the April 2008 FIDE rating list he was ranked number twelve in the world with an ELO rating of 2740. Shirov is also a well-regarded chess author. Shirov became the World Champion (under 16) in 1988, the World Under-20 Vice-Champ

Is a Russian ice dancer. He competes with Julia Zlobina.

Is a Russian ice dancer. He competes with Julia Zlobina.

Is a Russian pairs figure skater. He found his most success paired with Julia Obertas from 2000 to 2

Is a Russian pairs figure skater. He found his most success paired with Julia Obertas from 2000 to 2003. Previously, he had skated with Svetlana Nikolaeva and Julia Shapiro.

Is a professional ice hockey player who plays for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey Leag

Is a professional ice hockey player who plays for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League. Prior to this he played for the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators clubs of the National Hockey League, from 1993 to 2007.

Is a Russian ice hockey player (defence). He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Ne

Is a Russian ice hockey player (defence). He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.

Is a retired ice hockey defenceman, a long-time member of the Soviet Union national team.

Is a retired ice hockey defenceman, a long-time member of the Soviet Union national team.

Is a Russian fencer, who has won a bronze Olympic medal in the team sabre competition. At the 2004 S

Is a Russian fencer, who has won a bronze Olympic medal in the team sabre competition. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Diatchenko only participated in the quarter final.

Was a Russian boxer, who won the Super Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Lezin n

Was a Russian boxer, who won the Super Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Lezin never turned pro.

Is a gymnast from Russia and one of the most medaled gymnasts, male or female, of all time. He owns

Is a gymnast from Russia and one of the most medaled gymnasts, male or female, of all time. He owns 12 Olympic medals and earned the nickname Sexy Alexei from fans and sports commentators. Nemov's sense of showmanship and his routines packed full of excit

Is a Russian professional ice hockey player who last played for the Boston Bruins. He is currently t

Is a Russian professional ice hockey player who last played for the Boston Bruins. He is currently the general manager of HC Vityaz Chekhov

Was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany. He was a member of the New Munich Artist's As

Was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany. He was a member of the New Munich Artist's Association (Neue Künstlervereinigung München), the Blue Rider group (Der Blaue Reiter). He was also a member of the Die Blaue Vier (The Blue Four).