Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter F

A Soviet and Russian football midfielder who played for Spartak Moscow (1977-90 and 1991-94) and Red

A Soviet and Russian football midfielder who played for Spartak Moscow (1977-90 and 1991-94) and Red Star Football Club (1990-91).Cherenkov made 34 appearances for USSR national football team, scoring 12 goals. Although widely regarded by Spartak's fans as team's best player ever, he was always dropped by the national team on the eve of several major tournaments including 2 World Cups and a European Championship.[citation needed] He was incredible passer and was also great at shooting the ball and scored many goals. Currently Cherenkov works as a coach of Spartak's reserves team.

Was the most illustrious Russian naval commander and admiral of the 18th century.He was born in the

Was the most illustrious Russian naval commander and admiral of the 18th century.He was born in the village of Burnakovo in the Yaroslavl gubernia, to a modest family of the minor nobility. On February 15, 1761, he signed up for the Russian Navy in Saint Petersburg. After training, he served on a galley in the Baltic Fleet. In 1768 he was transferred to the Don Flotilla (Azov Sea Navy) in Taganrog and served in the Russo-Turkish War, 1768-1774. He commanded Catherine II's own yacht, and later defended Russian trade ships in the Mediterranean from the British pirate attacks.

Was the last Rurikid Tsar of Russia (1584 - 1598), son of Ivan the Terrible and Anastasia Romanovna.

Was the last Rurikid Tsar of Russia (1584 - 1598), son of Ivan the Terrible and Anastasia Romanovna. He is known as Feodor the Bellringer in consequence of his inclination to travel the land and ring the bells at churches. He was born in Moscow and crowne

Was a Russian Indologist who, in large part, was responsible for laying the foundations in the Weste

Was a Russian Indologist who, in large part, was responsible for laying the foundations in the Western world for the scholarly study of Buddhist philosophy.Stcherbatsky studied in the famous Imperial Lyceum and later in the University of Saint Petersburg,

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. He made his professional debut in the

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. He made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1983 for FC Spartak Ordzhonikidze.

Is generally considered the last of three great Romantic poets of Russia, following Alexander Pushki

Is generally considered the last of three great Romantic poets of Russia, following Alexander Pushkin and Mikhail Lermontov. Tyutchev was born into an old noble family in Ovstug near Bryansk. His childhood years were spent in Moscow, where he joined the c

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he f

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he finished fifth in the K-1 4 x 500 m event.

Was a Russian novelist and writer of fiction whose works include Crime and Punishment and The Brothe

Was a Russian novelist and writer of fiction whose works include Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov.

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Dynamo Moscow.

A Russian footballer currently playing for FC Dynamo Moscow.

Was a Russian poet and author. Glinka was the younger brother of Sergy Nikolaevich Glinka. He was bo

Was a Russian poet and author. Glinka was the younger brother of Sergy Nikolaevich Glinka. He was born at Smolensk in 1788, and was specially educated for the army.

Is a Russian cosmonaut and RSC Energia test-pilot who has flown on several missions, including STS-1

Is a Russian cosmonaut and RSC Energia test-pilot who has flown on several missions, including STS-112, Soyuz TMA-10, and Expedition 15. He has collectively spent over 207 days in space.

Was a Russian artist who served as Vice-President of the Imperial Academy of Arts for forty years (1

Was a Russian artist who served as Vice-President of the Imperial Academy of Arts for forty years (1828-1868). His works — wax-reliefs, watercolours, medallions, silhouettes - are distinguished by cool detachment and a spare and economical classicism.

Is one of the most influential animators and animation directors in Russian animation. He was born i

Is one of the most influential animators and animation directors in Russian animation. He was born in Tver.

Is a Russian film director and actor. He is the director of the acclaimed film 9th Company, and prod

Is a Russian film director and actor. He is the director of the acclaimed film 9th Company, and producer of the 2006 film Zhara, where he starred as himself with his mother.

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

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

Was a Russian Symbolist poet, novelist, playwright and essayist. He was the first writer to introduc

Was a Russian Symbolist poet, novelist, playwright and essayist. He was the first writer to introduce the morbid, pessimistic elements characteristic of fin de siècle literature and philosophy into Russian prose.

Was a distinguished Russian painter who specialized in portraits. Fyodor Rokotov was born into a fam

Was a distinguished Russian painter who specialized in portraits. Fyodor Rokotov was born into a family of peasant serfs, belonging to the Repnins. Much in his biography is obscure. He studied art in Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts. After buying back his

Was a Russian sailor who competed for the Soviet Union in the Summer Olympics of 1952, 1956, 1960, 1

Was a Russian sailor who competed for the Soviet Union in the Summer Olympics of 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968.

Is a Russian football left-back who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. Born in Novosibirsk, Kudryas

Is a Russian football left-back who currently plays for Spartak Moscow. Born in Novosibirsk, Kudryashov came in from FC Sibiryak, Bratsk. In 2004 while playing for the Siberia selection, he was noticed by Sergey Shavlo, who was Spartak Moscow scout at that time. After playing for Spartak reserves, he had his debut during the last match of the 2006 season. In the new season Kudryashov unexpectedly became a first team regular after Clemente Rodríguez was loaned out.

Was a Russian statesman, who served as governor of Moscow during French invasion of Russia.

Was a Russian statesman, who served as governor of Moscow during French invasion of Russia.

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 Nika Moscow.

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 FSA Voronezh.