Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player. He is not t

Is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player. He is not to be confused with the late outstanding Lithuanian linguist, whom was also named Jonas Kazlauskas (1930–1970). He is currently the head coach of the Greek

Is one of the most famous Lithuanian romantic poets. He was born in Pasandravys, Raseiniai district

Is one of the most famous Lithuanian romantic poets. He was born in Pasandravys, Raseiniai district municipality, Lithuania. Maironis graduated from Kaunas high school and went on to study Literature at Kiev University. However, in 1884, after one year of

Is a Lithuanian filmmaker, writer, and curator who has often been called "the godfather of American

Is a Lithuanian filmmaker, writer, and curator who has often been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema." Prior to the Second World War, Mekas set up a theatre with his brother Adolfas Mekas. After the Second World War, he was held in displ

Is a lecturer, theatre and film director well-known in Lithuania and throughout Europe. From 1969 to

Is a lecturer, theatre and film director well-known in Lithuania and throughout Europe. From 1969 to 1974 Jonas Vaitkus studied at the State Theatre, Music and Cinematography Institute of Leningrad (St. Petersburg). From 1977 to 1988 he was the artistic d

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. Toome started his senior club career in 2005 in BC Kalev/C

Is an Estonian professional basketballer. Toome started his senior club career in 2005 in BC Kalev/Cramo and was a member of the team until 2008. In 2006-07 season he also played for Kalev/Rapla basketball team. Currently he is a member of the TTÜ KK bask

Is a Latvian footballer. He currently plays for FK Auda.Gorkšs played for the FK Auda youth team as

Is a Latvian footballer. He currently plays for FK Auda.Gorkšs played for the FK Auda youth team as a striker, but is now a central defender.

Was a Russian pianist and piano teacher.Joseph Arkadievich Lhévinne was born into a family of music

Was a Russian pianist and piano teacher.Joseph Arkadievich Lhévinne was born into a family of musicians in Oryol and studied at the Imperial Conservatory in Moscow under Vasily Safonov. His public debut came at the age of 14 with Ludwig van Beethoven's Emperor Concerto in a performance conducted by his musical hero Anton Rubinstein. He graduated at the top of a class which included both Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin, winning the Gold Medal for piano in 1892.

A Russian poet and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1987) and was chosen Poet Laureat

A Russian poet and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1987) and was chosen Poet Laureate of the United States (1991-1992). He had an honorary degree from Yale and University of Silesia and was an honorary member of the International Academy of Science.

Is an iconic Soviet crooner, who has been acclaimed as "the official voice of the Soviet Union". Kob

Is an iconic Soviet crooner, who has been acclaimed as "the official voice of the Soviet Union". Kobzon was born to Jewish parents in the mining town of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine. As a boy he demonstrated a talent for singing, winning many of the regional and n

Was a French-speaking Savoyard lawyer, diplomat, writer, and philosopher. He was one of the most inf

Was a French-speaking Savoyard lawyer, diplomat, writer, and philosopher. He was one of the most influential spokesmen for a counter-revolutionary and authoritarian conservatism in the period immediately following the French Revolution of 1789. Despite his close personal and intellectual ties to France, de Maistre remained throughout his life a subject of the King of Sardinia, whom he served as member of the Savoy Senate (1787-1792), ambassador to Russia (1803-1817), and minister of state to the court in Turin (1817-1821).

Was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 until

Was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 until his death in 1953. During that time he established the regime now known as Stalinism. As one of several Central Committee Secretariats, Stalin's formal po

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. Of Belarusian/Polish ex

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. Of Belarusian/Polish extraction, Gourko was educated in the imperial corps of pages, entered the hussars of the imperial bodyguard as sub-lieutenant in 1846, became captain in 18

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.Of Belarusian/Polish ext

Was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.Of Belarusian/Polish extraction, Gourko was educated in the imperial corps of pages, entered the hussars of the imperial bodyguard as sub-lieutenant in 1846, became captain in 1857, adjutant to Alexander II of Russia in 1860, colonel in 1861, commander of the 4th Hussar regiment of Mariupol in 1866, and major-general of the emperor's suite in 1867.

Was an Estonian composer. Aavik studied music composition at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He l

Was an Estonian composer. Aavik studied music composition at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He later served as a conductor in Tartu, Estonia (1911–1925), a musical conservatory professor and director in Tallinn (1928–1944)

Was an Estonian artist and painter. Juhan Muks acquired a higher education abroad before returning t

Was an Estonian artist and painter. Juhan Muks acquired a higher education abroad before returning to his native Estonia and following his fellow countrymen Adamson-Eric, Eduard Wiiralt, Lydia Mei, Kristjan Teder, Eduard Ole, and Felix Randel in populariz

Was a founder of a religious sect named after him (the Maltsvetians) in Estonia. Juhan Leinberg was

Was a founder of a religious sect named after him (the Maltsvetians) in Estonia. Juhan Leinberg was born in Järvamaa, Norra parish. In his youth he was a farmer, miller, barkeeper and seller in Tallinn. In 1854 he started holding preachings in Northern Es

Is one of Estonia's most famous poets. Liiv was born into an extremely poor family in the village of

Is one of Estonia's most famous poets. Liiv was born into an extremely poor family in the village of Alatskivi, Estonia. Despite their poverty, Liiv's parents sent him to Tartu to study journalism. Physical illness forced Liiv to leave school and return h

Is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, and former chairman of the Res Publica Party. Since April 5,

Is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, and former chairman of the Res Publica Party. Since April 5, 2007 he is the Minister of Economy and Communication in Andrus Ansip's second government. Juhan Parts is a member of the Union of Pro Patria and Res Public

Was an Estonian writer. Until 1954 he used the given name Johannes Schmuul. Smuul wrote several nove

Was an Estonian writer. Until 1954 he used the given name Johannes Schmuul. Smuul wrote several novels, often based on life in his native island. He also authored several travelogues.

Was an Estonian poet and actor. Juhan Viiding was born June 1, 1948 in Tallinn. His father was Paul

Was an Estonian poet and actor. Juhan Viiding was born June 1, 1948 in Tallinn. His father was Paul Viiding, also a well-known poet in Estonia. He was the youngest of four children and the only boy.

Was a Latvian Soviet military commander. He was a rare example of notable Soviet leaders who were no

Was a Latvian Soviet military commander. He was a rare example of notable Soviet leaders who were not members of the Communist Party. He started his military career in Imperial Russia in 1891. During World War I he commanded the 5th Latvian Zemgale Rifle

Is a Ukrainian ice dancer. She competes with Oleg Voiko. They are the 2003 Ukrainian national champi

Is a Ukrainian ice dancer. She competes with Oleg Voiko. They are the 2003 Ukrainian national champions.

Is a Russian pair skater. With former partner Sergei Slavnov, she is the 2002 World Junior silver me

Is a Russian pair skater. With former partner Sergei Slavnov, she is the 2002 World Junior silver medalist. Karbovskaya & Slavnov competed internationally on both the junior and senior levels and won many medals on the Junior Grand Prix.

Is a Russian foil fencer.

Is a Russian foil fencer.

Is a figure skater who has competed internationally for Russia and Armenia.

Is a figure skater who has competed internationally for Russia and Armenia.