Russian Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was a Russian revolutionary, a communist politician, the main leader of the October Revolution, the

Was a Russian revolutionary, a communist politician, the main leader of the October Revolution, the first head of the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic and from 1922, the first de facto leader of the Soviet Union. He was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. His contributions to Marxist theory are commonly referred to as Leninism.

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. He made his professional debut in the

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. He made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1977 for FC Turbina Naberezhnye Chelny.

Has been a member of the Board Directors of Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) since 1996 and its chairman sin

Has been a member of the Board Directors of Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) since 1996 and its chairman since 1998. Since 1993, he has served as a Board member of several leading Russian metal producers, including NLMK, MMK and Sayansk and Novokuznetsk Aluminium Plants. He previously worked as Deputy Chief Engineer and as Deputy General Director of the Karaganda Steel Plant, one of Kazakhstan’s four largest steel plants. A graduate of the Siberian Metallurgic Institute, he started his career at the Tulachermet Metals Works as a foreman, rising through the ranks to become section manager and shop manager.

S a Russian speed skater who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics.In 1980 he wo

S a Russian speed skater who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics.In 1980 he won the bronze medal in the 1000 metres event. In the 1500 metres competition he finished eighth.

Is a retired football forward from Kazakhstan. He obtained a total number of 23 caps for the Kazakhs

Is a retired football forward from Kazakhstan. He obtained a total number of 23 caps for the Kazakhstan national football team during his career, scoring two goals.

Was a Ukrainian-born painter who dominated Russian portraiture at the turn of the 19th century. Vlad

Was a Ukrainian-born painter who dominated Russian portraiture at the turn of the 19th century. Vladimir Borovikovsky was born V?l?dymyr Borovyk in Myrhorod (now Ukraine) on July 24, 1757. His father, Luka Borovyk was a Ukrainian Cossack and an amateur ic

Was a Russian and Soviet football player.Lash made his debut for Russia on July 5, 1914 in a friendl

Was a Russian and Soviet football player.Lash made his debut for Russia on July 5, 1914 in a friendly against Sweden

Is a chess International Grandmaster from Russia. In the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004, Malakho

Is a chess International Grandmaster from Russia. In the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004, Malakhov made it to the second round. Malakhov finished in the top 10 in the 2005 FIDE World Cup, which qualified him for the Candidates for the FIDE World Chess Championship 2007, being played in May-June 2007. He was eliminated in the first round, losing his match to Alexander Grischuk 3.5-1.5.

A retired Soviet football player and coach.Agapov played his only game for USSR on August 30, 1958 i

A retired Soviet football player and coach.Agapov played his only game for USSR on August 30, 1958 in a friendly against Czechoslovakia.

Is a retired Soviet alpine skier. He raced in the Alpine Skiing World Cup from 1979 to 1984. His hig

Is a retired Soviet alpine skier. He raced in the Alpine Skiing World Cup from 1979 to 1984. His highest placing in a single race was second, in the January 1981 slalom race in Kitzbühel. In the overall standings he placed 20th in 1981. He competed twice

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As of April 2009, he manages FC Irtysh

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As of April 2009, he manages FC Irtysh Omsk. As a player, he made his debut in the Soviet Second League in 1979 for FC Irtysh Omsk.

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Soviet Top Leagu

Is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Soviet Top League in 1980 for FC Zenit Leningrad.

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 Sokol-Saratov.

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As of July 2009, he works as a directo

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As of July 2009, he works as a director of FC Stavropolye-2009.

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. he is managing FC Alania Vladikavkaz.

Is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. he is managing FC Alania Vladikavkaz.

Was a member of Russia's Socialist-Revolutionary Party, a participant of the First (1905), Second (F

Was a member of Russia's Socialist-Revolutionary Party, a participant of the First (1905), Second (February 1917), and Third (November 1917) Russian Revolutions, and an author of a number of books.

Is a retired Russian biathlete who competed for the USSR. He trained at Dynamo sports society and wa

Is a retired Russian biathlete who competed for the USSR. He trained at Dynamo sports society and was a member of the USSR National Biathlon Team since 1977.In the overall World Cup he came third overall in the 1978/1979 season behind Klaus Siebert and Fr

Was a Soviet cosmonaut. He was the first human to have been confirmed to die during a space mission,

Was a Soviet cosmonaut. He was the first human to have been confirmed to die during a space mission, on Soyuz 1, and the first Soviet cosmonaut to travel into space more than once.

Is an Kazakhstani former cross country skier who raced from the mid-1980s until 1988 for the USSR an

Is an Kazakhstani former cross country skier who raced from the mid-1980s until 1988 for the USSR and, later, for his native country. In Soviet time he trained at Armed Forces sports society in Alma-Ata. Smirnov headed the bid committee to have Almaty, Ka

Is a Russian football coach and currently coach of the FC Aktobe. He played 37 games in Soviet Top L

Is a Russian football coach and currently coach of the FC Aktobe. He played 37 games in Soviet Top League and scored 6 goals. He started his managerial career in 1992 and managed several Russian First Division teams until 2003, when he came in charge of Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Tobol. Later he won Kazakhstan Cup with FC Astana in 2005, and the league in 2007 with FC Aktobe.

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1960s. Natalukha also competed at the 196

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1960s. Natalukha also competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, finishing fifth in the K-1 4 x 500 m event.

Sabre fencer and coach for USSR and later United States. Born in Makhachkala, Daghestan. A 1970 grad

Sabre fencer and coach for USSR and later United States. Born in Makhachkala, Daghestan. A 1970 graduate of The Daghestan State Pedagogical Institute, Nazlymov earned a bachelor's and master's degree in physical education. He earned the title of Master of

A retired Kazakhstani footballer. Niederhaus is best remembered for his time at Russian club, FC Rot

A retired Kazakhstani footballer. Niederhaus is best remembered for his time at Russian club, FC Rotor Volgograd, where he was the leading striker. To this day he is considered an iconic figure of FC Rotor Volgograd from the 1990s. He is currently Director of Football at FC Shakhter. On September 19, 2008, FC Shakhter and FC Vostok were disqualified from the Kazakhstan Premier League for playing a fixed match, club coaches and management involved were banned from football for 60 months, including Niederhaus.[1]

A former Soviet footballer and a current TV commentator.He earned 8 caps for the USSR national footb

A former Soviet footballer and a current TV commentator.He earned 8 caps for the USSR national football team, and participated in two World Cups, as well as the first ever European Nations' Cup in 1960, where the Soviets were champions.

Is a former Ukrainian Soviet footballer and a current TV commentator.He earned 8 caps for the USSR n

Is a former Ukrainian Soviet footballer and a current TV commentator.He earned 8 caps for the USSR national football team, and participated in two World Cups, as well as the first ever European Nations' Cup in 1960, where the Soviets were champions.