Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was the foremost Russian painter of large-scale historical subjects. His major pieces are among the

Was the foremost Russian painter of large-scale historical subjects. His major pieces are among the best-known paintings in Russia.

A Russian poet who helped lay foundations of classical Russian literature. Trediakovsky was a Russia

A Russian poet who helped lay foundations of classical Russian literature. Trediakovsky was a Russian literary theoretician and poet whose writings contributed to the classical foundations of Russian literature

Is a Russian handball player.

Is a Russian handball player.

Is the governor of Penza Oblast. He became governor in 1998. His 2002 election he won by a small mar

Is the governor of Penza Oblast. He became governor in 1998. His 2002 election he won by a small margin over his Communist challenger. Bochkaryov was born in 1949.

Was a notable Soviet/Russian actor, writer, screenwriter and movie director from the Altay region wh

Was a notable Soviet/Russian actor, writer, screenwriter and movie director from the Altay region who specialized in rural themes. Upon his death, Shukshin was interred at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow.

Is a member of the State Duma of Russia. He is a member of the LDPR, and is Deputy Chairman of the S

Is a member of the State Duma of Russia. He is a member of the LDPR, and is Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Committee on Natural Resources and Utilization. He previously served as chairman of a petroleum company.

Is a Russian professional basketball player. He is a 1.96 m (6'5") 93 kg (205 pound) point guard, cu

Is a Russian professional basketball player. He is a 1.96 m (6'5") 93 kg (205 pound) point guard, currently playing for Triumph Lyubertsy.For many years Karasev was the starting point guard of the Russian League club CSKA Moscow in the Euroleague. He also

Was a Soviet chess player, author, and journalist. Winner of the Moscow City Championship in 1929, h

Was a Soviet chess player, author, and journalist. Winner of the Moscow City Championship in 1929, he also played in five USSR Chess Championships from 1935 to 1948. His greatest tournament victory was Kiev, 1938. Awarded the International Master title by

Is a Russian novelist who began his career in the Soviet era. He is known in the West as the author

Is a Russian novelist who began his career in the Soviet era. He is known in the West as the author of The Burn (????, Ozhog, from 1975) and the critically acclaimed[citation needed] Generations of Winter (?????????? ????, Moskovskaya Saga, from 1992), a

Was a Russian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a mem

Was a Russian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Russian Olympic squad and played one match in the main tournament as well as one match in the consolation tournament. He scored the only goal for Russia in this competition. In fact that this was also the first ever international game for Russia, he became the first goal scorer for Russia ever.

Was a Russian painter and one of the founding members of Peredvizhniki, a group of Russian realist p

Was a Russian painter and one of the founding members of Peredvizhniki, a group of Russian realist painters.

Russian architect, extensively travelled in France and Italy, where he became professor of St Luke A

Russian architect, extensively travelled in France and Italy, where he became professor of St Luke Academy in Rome. On his return home, he was elected to the Imperial Academy of Arts (1811). Among his earlier works, we should mention the Gruzino estate ne

Was a prominent Soviet-era writer and journalist. Born Iosif Solomonovich Grossman in Berdychiv, Rus

Was a prominent Soviet-era writer and journalist. Born Iosif Solomonovich Grossman in Berdychiv, Russian Empire (today in Ukraine) into an emancipated Jewish family, he did not receive a traditional Jewish education. A Russian nanny turned his name Yossya

Was a Russian composer of two symphonies, several additional orchestral works and numerous songs, al

Was a Russian composer of two symphonies, several additional orchestral works and numerous songs, all of them imbued with characteristics of folksong. His symphonies, particularly the First, were frequently performed in the early 20th century. In recent y

Was a Russian geographer who is credited with laying the foundations of soil science.

Was a Russian geographer who is credited with laying the foundations of soil science.

Is a Russian chess grandmaster, and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958.

Is a Russian chess grandmaster, and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958.

Was one of the most famous Russian battle painters and one of the first Russian artists to be widely

Was one of the most famous Russian battle painters and one of the first Russian artists to be widely recognized abroad. The graphic nature of his realist scenes led many of them to never be printed or exhibited.

Was a Russian and Soviet historian who succeeded Wilhelm Radloff as the greatest authority in the fi

Was a Russian and Soviet historian who succeeded Wilhelm Radloff as the greatest authority in the field of Turcology. His contributions to the understanding of the medieval culture of Central Asia are particularly valuable, earning him the moniker of the

Was a boxer who represented the Soviet Union at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There

Was a boxer who represented the Soviet Union at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he won the bronze medal in the lightweight division (– 60 kg), after being beaten in the semifinals by Romania's eventual silver medalist Simion Cutov.

Is a former Russian football player and current coach. Either a central defender or defensive midfie

Is a former Russian football player and current coach. Either a central defender or defensive midfielder, he was best known for his spells at FC Spartak Moscow and S.L. Benfica. Kulkov made his debut for the Soviet Union on April 26, 1989, in the 1990 World Cup qualifier against East Germany.

Is an Armenian ice dancer. He teamed up with Anastasia Grebenkina in 1996 and skated with her until

Is an Armenian ice dancer. He teamed up with Anastasia Grebenkina in 1996 and skated with her until 1998, representing Russia.

Is a Tajikistani professional football coach and a former player. He is of Armenian origin. He made

Is a Tajikistani professional football coach and a former player. He is of Armenian origin. He made his professional debut in the Soviet First League in 1980 for Pamir Dushanbe.

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 Kavkaztransgaz-2005 Ryzdvyany.

Was a boxer from the Soviet Union.

Was a boxer from the Soviet Union.

Was a central part of the Russian Futurist movement, but his work and influence stretch far beyond i

Was a central part of the Russian Futurist movement, but his work and influence stretch far beyond it. Khlebnikov belonged to the most significant Russian Futurist group Hylaea (along with Vladimir Mayakovsky, Aleksei Kruchenykh, David Burliuk, and Benedi