Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a Russian speed skater, who won a bronze medal in the Women's Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Oly

Is a Russian speed skater, who won a bronze medal in the Women's Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Is a retired Kazakhstani high jumper.Her personal best jump is 1.97 metres, achieved in June 1996 in

Is a retired Kazakhstani high jumper.Her personal best jump is 1.97 metres, achieved in June 1996 in Pierre-Bénite.

Russian painter, son of Nicholas Roerich, studied from a young age under his father's tutelage. He s

Russian painter, son of Nicholas Roerich, studied from a young age under his father's tutelage. He studied architecture in England in 1919. He entered Columbia University's school of architecture in 1920. He won the Grand Prix of the Sesqui-Centennial Exh

Was a Soviet pianist, widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was

Was a Soviet pianist, widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique and vast repertoire.

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 Taganrog.

Is the lead vocalist of Okean Elzy, the most successful post-Soviet rock band in Ukraine. He was act

Is the lead vocalist of Okean Elzy, the most successful post-Soviet rock band in Ukraine. He was active in supporting the Orange Revolution, and is involved in many social and cultural projects. He is one of the most successful musicians in Ukraine and ha

Was a Russian landscape painter. Sylvestr Shchedrin was born in St. Petersburg into the family of th

Was a Russian landscape painter. Sylvestr Shchedrin was born in St. Petersburg into the family of the famous sculptor Pheodosiy Shchedrin, rector of the Imperial Academy of Arts