Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is a former Kazakh weightlifter and Olympic champion who competed for the Soviet Union.

Is a former Kazakh weightlifter and Olympic champion who competed for the Soviet Union.

Was an amateur boxer from the Soviet Union.

Was an amateur boxer from the Soviet Union.

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 11 mission and had the unfortunate distinction of being

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 11 mission and had the unfortunate distinction of being part of the second crew to die during a space flight. Onboard space station Salyut 1 he operated the Orion 1 Space Observatory (see Orion 1 and Orion 2 Sp

Is a well-known Soviet-Russian archaeologist of Pontic Greek descent. He discovered the remains of a

Is a well-known Soviet-Russian archaeologist of Pontic Greek descent. He discovered the remains of a Bronze Age culture in the Karakum Desert in 1976. The culture came to be known as the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex. In 1996, he moved to Greece

Is a retired Ukrainian and Soviet football player and coach. He emigrated to the United States in 19

Is a retired Ukrainian and Soviet football player and coach. He emigrated to the United States in 1988 and, as of 2008, lives in Brooklyn. Kanevskyi made his debut for the USSR on August 30, 1958 in a friendly against Czechoslovakia. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

Is a Russian professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m (6 ft 6 ¾ in) tall and he weighs 102 kg (

Is a Russian professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m (6 ft 6 ¾ in) tall and he weighs 102 kg (225 lbs.) He plays both the small forward and the shooting guard positions. He is currently with the Russian pro club CSKA Moscow.

Was a Latvian ice hockey defenseman and left winger who played for Dinamo Riga in the Soviet Hockey

Was a Latvian ice hockey defenseman and left winger who played for Dinamo Riga in the Soviet Hockey League. He was the first Soviet player drafted in the National Hockey League (NHL) Amateur Draft but never had a chance to play in North America since Sovi

Was a Russian astronomer of German ethnic origin.From 1873, he was observer at the Berlin Observator

Was a Russian astronomer of German ethnic origin.From 1873, he was observer at the Berlin Observatory. Knorre discovered four asteroids.[3] He did not teach students at the University of Berlin; instead he gave introductions into the use of the telescopes of the Observatory. In 1892 he was appointed Professor of Astronomy. Knorre took an interest in the improvement of astronomical equipment, and published papers on an improved equatorial telescope mount, referred to as the "Knorre & Heele" mount.[1]

Was an ice hockey goaltender in the Soviet Union. He played for the Torpedo Gorky (now Torpedo Nizhn

Was an ice hockey goaltender in the Soviet Union. He played for the Torpedo Gorky (now Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod) team from 1956 to 1972.Konovalenko led the Soviet team to the IIHF World Championships title every year from 1963 to 1968, 1970, and 1971.

Is a Kazakhstani professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Zhetysu.Kovalev appeared in

Is a Kazakhstani professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Zhetysu.Kovalev appeared in 19 Kazakhstan Premier League matches for FC Alma-Ata during the 2008 season.

Is a male freestyle wrestler from Russia.

Is a male freestyle wrestler from Russia.

Is a retired boxer, who represented the USSR at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. Th

Is a retired boxer, who represented the USSR at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. There he won the silver medal in the lightweight division (– 60 kg), after being defeated in the final by Cuba's Ángel Herrera. Demyanenko trained at Dynamo

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As a player, he made his debut in the

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As a player, he made his debut in the Soviet Second League in 1988 for Salyut Belgorod.

Is a Russian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. Melantev also competed in the C-1

Is a Russian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. Melantev also competed in the C-1 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but was eliminated in the semifinals.

Is a retired Soviet football player.Kruglov made his debut for USSR on November 28, 1976 in a friend

Is a retired Soviet football player.Kruglov made his debut for USSR on November 28, 1976 in a friendly against Argentina. He played in a 1978 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Hungary.

A former Soviet Russian footballer. He is the father of Sergei Shustikov.He earned 8 caps for the US

A former Soviet Russian footballer. He is the father of Sergei Shustikov.He earned 8 caps for the USSR national football team, and participated in the 1964 European Nations' Cup, where the Soviets were the runners-up.

Was a Russian artist who specialized in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered a key

Was a Russian artist who specialized in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered a key figure of the revivalist movement in Russian art.

Is a retired boxer, who represented the USSR at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. Th

Is a retired boxer, who represented the USSR at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. There he won the silver medal in the flyweight division (– 51 kg), after being defeated in the final by Bulgaria's Petar Lesov. Two years later he captured t

Was a ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Spartak Moscow.

Was a ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Spartak Moscow.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Anzhi Makhachkala. He made his

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Anzhi Makhachkala. He made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division in 2001 for FC Dynamo Makhachkala.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Kuban Krasnodar. He made his p

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Kuban Krasnodar. He made his professional debut in the Russian First Division in 2008 for FC Kuban Krasnodar.

Is a retired Russian professional football player.

Is a retired Russian professional football player.

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 Khimik Dzerzhinsk.

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 footballer. Currently, he plays for FC Baltika Kaliningrad.

Is a Russian footballer. Currently, he plays for FC Baltika Kaliningrad.