Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is a Russian-Uzbekistani footballer currently playing for Sriwijaya of Indonesia as a striker. After

Is a Russian-Uzbekistani footballer currently playing for Sriwijaya of Indonesia as a striker. After scoring 21 goals in the Uzbek League he tried in a better league like the Russian Premier League, but strangely he only played 6 minutes with his team FC Saturn Moscow Oblast in the whole comptetition.

Was a Soviet psychologist who lived in the Ukraine until 1918. He introduced the behaviorist approac

Was a Soviet psychologist who lived in the Ukraine until 1918. He introduced the behaviorist approach in Russian psychology (under the label "objective Marxist psychology"). During the 1930s he was severely criticized for his adherence to psychological te

Is a former Soviet wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling. He is also three times worl

Is a former Soviet wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling. He is also three times world champion in freestyle wrestling.

Is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2002. His best World Cup finish was 1

Is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2002. His best World Cup finish was 18th at a 15 km race in Italy in 1994. Riabinie also competed in three Winter Olympics, earning his best finish of 13th in the 30 km at Nagano in 1998. His

Was a Soviet cosmonaut of Ukrainian descent, arguably the first ethnic Ukrainian to fly in space.

Was a Soviet cosmonaut of Ukrainian descent, arguably the first ethnic Ukrainian to fly in space.

Was a Soviet and Russian footballer and manager.Sadyrin played as a midfielder for Zvezda Perm and Z

Was a Soviet and Russian footballer and manager.Sadyrin played as a midfielder for Zvezda Perm and Zenit Leningrad.As a manager, he led Zenit to their only Soviet championship in 1984. In 1991, he won the cup and the last Soviet title with CSKA Moscow. Sadyrin also won promotions to the top flight with CSKA (in 1989) and Zenit (in 1995).

S a Russian film director. In 1990 Lungin was awarded the Best Director Prize at Cannes Film Festiva

S a Russian film director. In 1990 Lungin was awarded the Best Director Prize at Cannes Film Festival for the film "Taxi Blues" starring Pyotr Mamonov. That same year he took up residence in France, while making films in and about Russia with French produ

Was a Russian mathematician. He wrote about three hundred papers, making important contributions to

Was a Russian mathematician. He wrote about three hundred papers, making important contributions to set theory and topology. He was made a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1953.

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 Rotor Volgograd.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Mordovia Saransk.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Okean Nakhodka.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of July 2009, he plays for FC Chita.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of July 2009, he plays for FC Chita.

Is a Russian footballer currently playing for FC Moscow.

Is a Russian footballer currently playing for FC Moscow.

Is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian Premier League for FC

Is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian Premier League for FC Krylia Sovetov Samara.

Was one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history, best remembered as the commander of na

Was one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history, best remembered as the commander of naval and land forces during the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War.

Is a Russian handball player.He played for the Russia national handball team at the 2000 Summer Olym

Is a Russian handball player.He played for the Russia national handball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where Russia won the gold medal.

Was a Russian-born surrealist painter. He left Russia in 1920, lived in Berlin from 1921 to 1923, an

Was a Russian-born surrealist painter. He left Russia in 1920, lived in Berlin from 1921 to 1923, and moved to Paris in 1923. His first U.S. show was of his drawings, along with other artists, at the newly-opened Museum of Modern Art in 1930.

Is a Russian-born professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Detroit Red Wings of t

Is a Russian-born professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He is known for his quiet, humble demeanor, as well as his flashy moves on the ice.

Is an Uzbekistani football goalkeeper. He was awarded the Uzbekistani Player of the Year title in 19

Is an Uzbekistani football goalkeeper. He was awarded the Uzbekistani Player of the Year title in 1996 and 1997, while playing for Pakhtakor. Bugalo has made 40 appearances for the full Uzbekistan national football team between 1995 and 2007.

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 Fakel-Voronezh Voronezh.

Is a Russian professional footballer. Currently, he plays for FC Baltika Kaliningrad. He made his de

Is a Russian professional footballer. Currently, he plays for FC Baltika Kaliningrad. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 2000 for FC Rotor Volgograd.

A Russian international footballer. The striker earned his place in the national team while playing

A Russian international footballer. The striker earned his place in the national team while playing for Tom Tomsk. On November 28, 2006, Zenit Saint Petersburg announced a three-year contract with Pogrebnyak.In 2003 Pavel played 40 matches and scored 15 goals for Baltika Kaliningrad. The following season he returned to FC Spartak Moscow, having appeared 16 times and scoring 2 goals. The same season he also score 6 goals for FC Khimki in 12 appearances. In 2005 Pavel played for Shinnik Yaroslavl and scored 4 goals in 23 matches. Playing for Tom Tomsk in 2006 was the breakthrough season for Pogrebnyak, as he scored 13 goals in 26 matches and became one of the favorites of the local fans.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of August 2009, he plays for FC Istra.

Is a Russian professional football player. As of August 2009, he plays for FC Istra.

Is a retired Russian ice hockey player who played 55 games in the National Hockey League for the Cal

Is a retired Russian ice hockey player who played 55 games in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning. An 11th round draft pick by the Flames, 279th overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Torgayev had been playing pro in hi