Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Was a Lithuanian linguist and philologist. He was a professor of linguistics, who mainly worked on t

Was a Lithuanian linguist and philologist. He was a professor of linguistics, who mainly worked on the Lithuanian language. He was born at Pažiege, near Dusetos, then part of the Russian Empire. Appointed as personal secretary to Lithuanian linguist Kazim

Was a Lithuanian priest and linguist. He started his studies in linguistics in the end of 19th centu

Was a Lithuanian priest and linguist. He started his studies in linguistics in the end of 19th century in Kaunas. While Jaunius did not publish much, his major achievements include research on the similarity of Lithuanian to other languages and the systematization of research of Lithuanian dialects. He collaborated with Jan Niecislaw Baudouin de Courtenay and Jonas Basanavicius.His famous disciple is Kazimieras Buga, who from 1903 worked as Jaunius' personal secretary. Buga collected most of Jaunius' work, who was known not to be keen to write his thoughts down. Buga prepared four volumes of Jaunius' writings for print.

Was a Lithuanian basketball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1952 Summer Olympics and

Was a Lithuanian basketball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He trained at VSS Žalgiris in Kaunas and later at Burevestnik in Leningrad.

Was a painter and art theoretician, pioneer of geometric abstract art and one of the most important

Was a painter and art theoretician, pioneer of geometric abstract art and one of the most important members of the Russian avant-garde and Suprematist movement.

Was the first Prime Minister of Lithuania after the declaration of independence of March 11, 1990. C

Was the first Prime Minister of Lithuania after the declaration of independence of March 11, 1990. Currently she is Minister of Agriculture as well as leader of the Peasants and New Democratic Party Union. In 1981–1986 she worked in West Germany.

Is a Lithuanian physicist, writer, essayist, and publisher. Kazys Almenas attended the University of

Is a Lithuanian physicist, writer, essayist, and publisher. Kazys Almenas attended the University of Nebraska and Northwestern University. Between 1965 and 1967, he studied at the University of Warsaw and received a doctorate in physics. Almenas was teach

Lithuanian poet, journalist, and playwright. He used the pseudonyms K.Alijošius, K. Papilietis, Kaz

Lithuanian poet, journalist, and playwright. He used the pseudonyms K.Alijošius, K. Papilietis, Kazys, Kazys Roviejietis, Nedarbininkas, Neklaipedietis, Nelatvis, Nepartyvis, Ras Desta, Riza Chanas and others. Kazys Binkis was born on November 4, 1893 in

Was the third President of Lithuania, and held that office from June 7, 1926 to December 17, 1926. W

Was the third President of Lithuania, and held that office from June 7, 1926 to December 17, 1926. When Grinius was born in Selema, near Marijampole, Lithuania was part of the Russian empire. He studied medicine at the University of Moscow and became a ph

Is an Estonian cross country skier who has competed since 2004. His best World Cup finish was 13th i

Is an Estonian cross country skier who has competed since 2004. His best World Cup finish was 13th in a sprint event in Finland in November 2009. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he finished 59th in the men's sprint.

Is a naturalized Russian professional basketball player, originally from the United States. He curre

Is a naturalized Russian professional basketball player, originally from the United States. He currently plays with Khimki Moscow Region of the Russian Superleague A.The 2.01 m (6'7") 235 lb. guard-forward was a graduate of the University of Southern Miss

Is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx. She is the identical t

Is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx. She is the identical twin sister of fellow WNBA player Coco Miller.In 2001 both Kelly and Coco both entered the WNBA Draft. Kelly was selected by the Charlotte Sting 2nd overall

Was a Soviet rocket scientist, one of the founders of the Soviet space industry, and for many years

Was a Soviet rocket scientist, one of the founders of the Soviet space industry, and for many years a central figure in the Soviet space program. Despite his prominent role, his identity was kept a secret from the public for most of his career.

Is an Estonian pop musician who is best-known for her appearance in the 2004 Eurolaul event. In the

Is an Estonian pop musician who is best-known for her appearance in the 2004 Eurolaul event. In the event, she performed the song "Beautiful Inside" and accumulated 3,638 points overall in the judging and televoting processes. Her total points would only

Is a former Estonian professional footballer, who used to play in the Meistriliiga, for FC Flora Tal

Is a former Estonian professional footballer, who used to play in the Meistriliiga, for FC Flora Tallinn and FC TVMK Tallinn. He played the position of midfielder and is 1.78 m tall and weighs 72 kg. He has also got a younger brother, Mikk Haavistu, who plays football for JK Nõmme Kalju. He is also the former member of the Estonia national football team with 44 caps to his name.

Is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in the Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Levadia Talli

Is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in the Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Levadia Tallinn. He plays the position of goalkeeper and is 1.99 m tall and weighs 92 kg. His former clubs include JK Maag Tammeka, FC Flora Tallinn, FC Valga, JK Viljandi Tulevik and FC Kuressaare.

Is a Lithuanian architectural photographer and a museum curator.He has worked as a photographer sinc

Is a Lithuanian architectural photographer and a museum curator.He has worked as a photographer since 1985, and since 1994 has worked for the National Museum of Lithuania

Is a Lithuanian footballer, currently free agent.He started his career at hometown club Atlantas Kla

Is a Lithuanian footballer, currently free agent.He started his career at hometown club Atlantas Klaipeda and after impressing there earned a move to FBK Kaunas. In the second part of 2006 season he was loaned out to FK Šilute, but returned for the 2007 a

Is a Lithuanian basketball player. He is a 6'2" (1.88 m) point guard.Kestutis Marciulionis played co

Is a Lithuanian basketball player. He is a 6'2" (1.88 m) point guard.Kestutis Marciulionis played collegiate basketball at the University of Delaware in the United States. He has represented his home country in several international competitions, most not

Is a retired Lithuanian football forward, who last played for Sportfreunde Siegen during his profess

Is a retired Lithuanian football forward, who last played for Sportfreunde Siegen during his professional career. He obtained a total number of three caps for the Lithuania national football team, scoring no goals. Ruzgys also played in Serbia as a pro, f

Is a Russian boxer best known to win bronze at lightweight at the 2005 World Amateur Boxing Champion

Is a Russian boxer best known to win bronze at lightweight at the 2005 World Amateur Boxing Championships. The southpaw won bronze at lightweight in 2005 losing to eventual Cuban winner Yordenis Ugas. He turned pro in 2007 at junior welterweight for Ameri

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He currently works as an analyst with FC Saturn Moscow

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He currently works as an analyst with FC Saturn Moscow Oblast. He made his professional debut in the Soviet First League in 1984 for FC SKA Khabarovsk.

Is a Russian weightlifter.

Is a Russian weightlifter.

Is a Russian wrestler who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is a Russian wrestler who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.

Is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.

Is a Tajikistani professional football coach and a former player. As of May 2009, he works as a scou

Is a Tajikistani professional football coach and a former player. As of May 2009, he works as a scout for FC Lokomotiv Moscow. He made his professional debut in the Soviet First League in 1986 for FC Pamir Dushanbe. He played 1 game in the UEFA Cup 1993–9