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| Outstanding People of Russia | Выдающиеся люди России |
| The role of Russian scientists, writers, musicians, painters and other outstanding people in the development of modern world is undeniable. They have influenced almost all human spheres of life. | Роль российских ученых, писателей, музыкантов, художников и других выдающихся деятелей в развитии современного мира неоспорима. Они повлияли практически на все сферы человеческой жизни. |
| Today everybody knows such names as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Lomonosov, Tchaikovsky, Gagarin, Tereshkova, etc. It is impossible to name a scientific branch in which the Russian scientists haven’t played a great role. For example, Dmitri Mendeleev, who was the creator of the Periodic System of Elements. Another important scientist, who made important contributions to literature, education and science, was Mikhail Lomonosov. He discovered the atmosphere of Venus and influenced the formation of Russian literary language. He was also the founder of Moscow State University. People, who love listening to radio, should know that the inventor of this device was Russian physicist Alexander Popov. | Сегодня всем известны такие имена, как Пушкин, Толстой, Ломоносов, Чайковской, Гагарин, Терешкова, и другие. Невозможно назвать научную отрасль, в которой русские ученые не играли бы большой роли. Например, Дмитрий Менделеев, который был создателем периодической системы элементов. Другой важный ученый, внесший важный вклад в литературу, образование и науку, был Михаил Ломоносов. Он открыл атмосферу на Венере и повлиял на формирование русского литературного языка. Он также был основателем Московского Государственного Университета. Люди, которые любят слушать радио, должны знать, что изобретателем этого устройства был русский физик Александр Попов. |
| Art lovers admire paintings of Repin, Surikov, Aivazovsky, Levitan, Vasnetsov, Shishkin, Roerich and many other outstanding Russian painters. | Любители искусства восхищаются картинами Репина, Сурикова, Айвазовского, Левитана, Васнецова, Шишкина, Рериха и многих других выдающихся русских художников. |
| World literature was largely influenced by Russian writers and poets. Perhaps the most famous names are Pushkin, Lermontov, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Gogol, Tolstoy, Marshak, Mayakovsky. Works of these writers have been translated into many languages. | Мировая литература в значительной степени под влиянием русских писателей и поэтов. Пожалуй, самые известные имена – это Пушкин, Лермонтов, Достоевский, Тургенев, Гоголь, Толстой, Маршак, Маяковский.. Произведения этих писателей были переведены на многие языки. |
| One of my favourite figures is a prominent Russian composer Mikhail Glinka. He lived and created his overtures in the 19th century. Glinka is often regarded as the father of Russian classical music. His famous pieces included many piano concerts and chamber music. | Один из моих любимых деятелей – это выдающийся русский композитор Михаил Глинка. Он жил и создавал свои увертюры в 19-м веке. Глинку часто воспринимают как отца русской классической музыки. Его известные произведения включают много фортепианных концертов и камерной музыки. |
| There are, of course, other Russian composers who deserve respect. That includes Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and others. | Есть, конечно, и другие русские композиторы, которые заслуживают уважения. К ним относят Петра Чайковского, Модеста Мусоргского, Николая Римского-Корсакова и других. |
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Outstanding People of Russia
It is necessary to say that great contribution to the development of the world science and culture, literature, music and painting was made by the Russian people. The names of Russian scientists and writers, poets, composers and painters are world-famous — Pushkin, Lermontov, Chehov, Levitan. This chain can be endless.
It is almost impossible to name a branch of science in the development of which the Russian scientists haven’t played the greatest role. M.Y. Lomonosov, the founder of the Moscow University was an outstanding innovator both in the humanities and sciences. Mendeleev’s greatest discovery was the Periodic System of Elements. Popov invented radio. Sechenov and Pavlov were the world’s greatest physiologists. Russia is rightly called the mother of aviation and cosmounatics. Names of Tsiolkovsky, Korolov and Gagarin are symbols of new space era.
People in many countries admire paintings, portraits and landscapes created by Surikov, Levitan, Repin. Works of our Russian writes and poets are translated into many languages.
One of the greatest Russians is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, an outstanding Russian composer, born in Votkinsk in 1840. He was fond of music since his early childhood. His mother sang him beautiful songs and taught him to play the piano. He graduated from the Petersburg Conservatoire only in 1866 because of his poor living conditions. He was the best pupil of Anton Rubinstein. When the Moscow Conservatoire was founded, Pyotr Ilyich became a professor there. He created wonderful music: 10 operas, 3 ballets, 6 symphonies, 7 large symphonic poems and many other musical pieces, a new type of opera, which was a great success all over the world.
One more person I deeply admire is Sakharov, an outstanding scientist and public figure. He worked on hydrogen bomb and came to conclusion that any atomic and nuclear weapon should be banned. He protested against the invasion in Afghanistan, against any violation of human rights. Abroad he was recognised as a civil rights activist and received the Nobel Prize. At home he was persecuted, deprived of all his titles and orders and exiled to the city of Gorky. Only in 1985 he was allowed to come back to Moscow. He was given back all his titles and was elected a deputy of the Supreme Soviet. He said that our society should develop in a new direction and foresaw the changes that are taking place now.
Выдающиеся люди России
Надо сказать, что большой вклад в развитие мировой науки и культуры, литературы, музыки и живописи было сделано русским народом. Имена русских ученых и писателей, поэтов, композиторов и художников всемирно известны — Пушкин, Лермонтов, Чехов, Левитан. Эта цепочка может быть бесконечной.
Почти невозможно назвать отрасль науки, в развитие которой русские ученые не сыграли большую роль.
М. Ю. Ломоносов — основатель Московского университета, выдающийся новатор и в области гуманитарных и естественных наук. Величайшее открытие Д. Менделеева- Периодическая система элементов. Попов изобрел радио. И. М. Сеченов и И. П. Павлов были наибольшими физиологами мира. Россию по праву называют матерью авиации и космонавтики. Имена Циолковского, Королёва, Гагарина стали символами новой космической эры.
Люди во многих странах любуются картинами, портретами и пейзажами, созданными Суриковым, Левитаном, Репиным. Работы наших русских поэтов и писателей переведены на многие языки.
Один из величайших русских — Петр Ильич Чайковский, выдающийся русский композитор, родился в городе Воткинске в 1840 году. Он любил музыку с раннего детства. Его мать пела ему красивые песни и учила его играть на пианино. Окончил Петербургскую консерваторию только в 1866 году из-за плохих жилищных условий. Он был лучшим учеником Антона Рубинштейна. Когда в Московсковская консерватория была создана, Петр Ильич стал профессором. Он создал замечательную музыку: 10 опер, 3 балета, 6 симфоний, 7 больших симфонических поэм и многие другие музыкальные произведения; новый тип оперы, который имел большой успех во всем мире.
Еще один человек, которым я глубоко восхищаюсь — Сахаров, выдающийся ученый и общественный деятель. Он работал над водородной бомбой и пришел к выводу, что любые виды атомного и ядерного оружия должны быть запрещены. Он протестовал против вторжения в Афганистан, против любого нарушения прав человека. За границей он был признан в качестве гражданского активиста защиты прав человека и получил Нобелевскую премию. Дома он подвергался преследованиям, был лишен всех титулов и орденов и сослан в город Горький. Только в 1985 ему было разрешено вернуться в Москву. Он получил обратно все титулы и был избран депутатом Верховного Совета СССР. Он сказал, что наше общество должно развиваться в новом направлении и предвидел те изменения, которые происходят сейчас.
Outstanding personalities in RussiaThe names of many Russian scientists and inventors are known in all parts of the world. The contribution of many Russian biologists, physicists, chemists, physiologists etc. to the development of international science is really great. The names of Lomonosov, Mendeleyev, Sechenov, Popov, Tsiolkovski, Korolev, Pavlov, Sakharov are internationally acclaimed. There are very many branches of science where the Russian inventors and scientist have made great discoveries bringing the mankind to the whole new level of its development.
Имена многих русских ученых и исследователей известны во всем мире. Вклад многих русских биологов, физиков, химиков, физиологов в развитие международной (мировой) науки поистине огромен. Имена Ломоносова, Менделеева, Сеченова, Попова, Циолковского, Королева, Павлова, Сахарова являются всемирно известными. Существует очень много научных областей, где русские исследователи и ученые сделали великие открытия, выводящие человечество на совершенно новый уровень развития.
The first university in Russia was found by the first Russian philosopher of nature (natural scientist), historian, painter and literary figure at once. His name was Lomonosov. He has written many scientific works on different topics: on history, physics, astronomy, biology, geology, philology, chemistry, mineralogy. He also was a very important statesman.
Первый университет в России был основан первым российским естествоиспытателем, ученым, историком, художником и литературным деятелем одновременно. Это был Ломоносов. Он написал много научных трудов на различные темы: по истории, физике, астрономии, биологии, филологии, химии, минералогии. Он также был важным политическим деятелем.
The Russian scientist Mendeleyev discovered the Periodic Table of the Elements. It became the basic law for future discoveries in chemistry. In 1895 the Russian scientist Popov invented the radio. The names of such great Russian physiologists as Sechenov and Pavlov are known worldwide.
Русский ученый Менделеев открыл периодическую таблицу элементов. Она стала основой для будущих химических открытий. В 1895 русский ученый Попов изобрел радио. Имена таких русских физиологов, как Сеченов и Павлов, широко известны во всем мире.
The scientific theory of space flights was worked out by the Russian scientist Tsiolkovski. He also called into being a new research field – astronautic science (star navigation).
Научная теории космических полетов была разработана российским ученым Циолковским. Им также было создано новое научное направление – астронавтика.
The Russian scientist, designer and manager of space system production Korolev constructed the first artificial satellite. Through his ideas and scientific inventions the first manned space flight became possible. The Russian spaceman Gagarin was the first human who orbited our Earth in 1961.
Русский ученый, конструктор и организатор производства космической техники Королев сконструировал первый искусственный спутник. Благодаря его идеям и научным открытиям стал возможным первый полет человека в космос. Русский космонавт Гагарин был первым человеком, которые в 1961 году облетел нашу Землю.
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Russia. The very mention of this country brings to memory the image of a proud Yuri Gagarin as he became the first human to journey into outer space. Russians have always been the pioneers in space travel and launched the first human made satellite. Extending across northern Asia and Eastern Europe, Russia is the largest country in the world by area. Russians over the past several centuries have played a very important role in the development of the world’s art, science and technology, philosophy, music, politics and literature.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov
(Former Russian Mixed Martial Artist and the First Muslim to Win a UFC Title)
Birthdate: September 20, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sil’di, Russia
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Vladimir Lenin
(Russian Revolutionary & Politician Who Served as the First Head of Government of Soviet Russia)
Birthdate: April 22, 1870
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ulyanovsk, Russia
Died: January 21, 1924
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Birthdate: May 2, 1729
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Died: November 17, 1796
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Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia
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Sun Sign: Leo
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Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Yasnaya Polyana, Russia
Died: November 20, 1910
Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, is widely considered as one of the greatest authors ever. After experiencing a profound moral crisis in the 1870s, Tolstoy went through a phase of spiritual awakening, which had a great impact on his subsequent works that incorporated ideas on nonviolent resistance. These works influenced personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, thereby effectively changing the course of history.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
(Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union)
Birthdate: March 2, 1931
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Privol’noe, Russia
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Birthdate: January 6, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Yemanzhelinsk, Russia
Irina Shayk became the first Russian model to appear on the cover page of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. Widely regarded as an industry icon, Irina Shayk is the face of many international brands. Also a well-known philanthropist in Russia, Irina raises money for a charity organization called Pomogi, which helps sick children.
Birthdate: June 9, 1672
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Moscow
Died: February 8, 1725
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
(Russian Romantic Composer Best Known for His Ballet Compositions ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’)
Birthdate: May 7, 1840
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Votkinsk, Russia
Died: November 6, 1893
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Birthdate: September 28, 1976
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rubizhne, Ukraine
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Garry Kasparov
(Russian Chess Grandmaster and One of the Best Chess Players in History)
Birthdate: April 13, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan
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Birthdate: November 11, 1821
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: February 9, 1881
Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky is remembered as one of the pioneers of existentialism. He is best known for psychological and philosophical themes in his works, such as Crime and Punishment and The Idiot. He was arrested for being critical of Tsarist Russia and spent a 4-year prison term in Siberia.
Birthdate: August 25, 1530
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kolomenskoye, Moscow, Russia
Died: March 28, 1584
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Birthdate: April 15, 1707
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Basel
Died: September 18, 1783
Leonhard Euler was a Swiss physicist, mathematician, logician, geographer, astronomer, and engineer. He is credited with making influential and important mathematical discoveries, such as graph theory and infinitesimal calculus. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most prolific mathematicians of all time, Leonhard Euler also made pioneering contributions to analytic number theory and topology.
Birthdate: April 29, 1818
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: March 13, 1881
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Birthdate: January 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Riga, Latvia
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Birthdate: January 29, 1860
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Taganrog, Russia
Died: July 15, 1904
Anton Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer and playwright. Widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of short fiction, Chekhov’s works have influenced the progression of the modern short story. As a playwright, Anton Chekhov is credited with influencing the rise of modernism in theatre, along with August Strindberg and Henrik Ibsen.
Birthdate: February 8, 1834
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tobolsk
Died: February 2, 1907
Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev created the Periodic Law and his version of the Periodic Table of Elements that revolutionized the field of chemistry. His table was independent of German chemist Julius Lothar Meyer’s version of the table. Mendeleev also assisted in the development of the first oil refinery in Russia.
Birthdate: December 1, 1896
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast
Died: June 18, 1974
Soviet general and Marshal of the Soviet Union, Georgy Zhukov, is remembered for overseeing some of the Red Army’s most decisive victories during the Second World War. As a young man, he served in the First World War and the Russian Civil War. The recipient of four Hero of the Soviet Union awards, he was made the defence minister.
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Vladimir Putin
(President of Russia (2000 — 2008, Incumbent Since 2012))
Birthdate: October 7, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Birthdate: December 16, 1866
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: December 13, 1944
Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky is considered the pioneer of abstract art. Known for notable works such as On White II and Study for Improvisation, he was a prominent artist of the Blue Rider Period and experimented with expressionism. He also earned a professorship at the University of Dorpat.
Birthdate: April 23, 1899
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: July 2, 1977
Russian author Vladimir Nabokov, also known by his pen name, Vladimir Sirin, is best remembered for his controversial novel Lolita. His other works include the novel Pale Fire and his memoir, Speak, Memory. He was also an entomologist, specializing in lepidoptery. He also liked composing chess problems.
Birthdate: December 11, 1918
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kislovodsk, Russia
Died: August 3, 2008
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was a Russian novelist, philosopher, historian, and political prisoner. An outspoken critic of Communism and the Soviet Union, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn helped raise awareness of the Gulag, a government agency that oversaw forced labor camps set up in accordance with Vladimir Lenin’s order. His non-fiction text The Gulag Archipelago was a highly influential work and sold millions of copies.
Birthdate: May 18, 1868
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: July 17, 1918
Nicholas II reigned as the last Emperor of All Russia from 1894 until his abdication in 1917. His reign oversaw a series of reforms in Russia. These reforms included the introduction of literacy programs, civil liberties, and methods to modernize the empire’s infrastructure. However, these reforms were eventually undermined by Nicholas’ love for autocratic rule.
Birthdate: April 1, 1873
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Starorussky Uyezd
Died: March 28, 1943
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer, conductor, and virtuoso pianist of the late Romantic period. Credited with exploring the expressive possibilities of the piano, Rachmaninoff’s music continues to be featured in films. His four-year struggle with depression, which was followed by the critical failure of his Symphony No. 1, was depicted in the 2015 musical Preludes.
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Alexander Pushkin
(The Greatest Russian Poet and the Founder of Modern Russian Literature)
Birthdate: May 26, 1799
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: January 29, 1837
Legendary Russian playwright, poet, and novelist Alexander Pushkin is considered one of the most prominent figures of the Romantic era and of Russian literature. He is remembered for his poem Ode to Liberty, one of his works that led him to be exiled by Tsar Alexander I.
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Rudolf Nureyev
(Choreographer & One of the Greatest Male Ballet Dancers of His Generation)
Birthdate: March 17, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Irkutsk, Russia
Died: January 6, 1993
Born into a Tatar Muslim family, Rudolf Nureyev grew up to gain fans both for his exceptional ballet skills and for his sharp cheek bones. One of the greatest male ballet dancers ever, he gained fame performing with stars such as Margot Fonteynhe. A closeted homosexual, he died of AIDS.
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Leon Trotsky
(Russian Marxist Revolutionary Who Developed a Variant of Marxism Which Has Become Known as ‘Trotskyism’)
Birthdate: November 7, 1879
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bereslavka, Ukraine
Died: August 21, 1940
A Russian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary, Leon Trotsky developed a political ideology called Trotskyism, which eventually had a considerable impact on Russian politics. He also played a vital role in leading the Red Army to victory in the Russian Civil War.
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Yuri Gagarin
(Soviet Pilot and Cosmonaut Who Became the First Man to Travel into Outer Space)
Birthdate: March 9, 1934
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Klushino, Russia
Died: March 27, 1968
Yuri Gagarin was the first man to travel into outer space when he completed an orbit of the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 in 1961. Following this, he became a national hero in Russia. He had previously served as an Air Forces pilot. He tragically died in a MiG-15 crash.
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Mariya Putina
(Russian Pediatric Endocrinologist and Eldest Daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin)
Birthdate: April 28, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Maria Vorontsova, the eldest daughter of Russian president Vladimir Putin, is a pediatric endocrinologist and Putin’s advisor in genetic engineering. She has also co-written a book on idiopathic stunting in kids. She is currently a PhD candidate at Moscow’s Endocrinology Research Centre and is married to Dutch entrepreneur Jorrit Faassen.
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Roman Abramovich
(Russian Billionaire Businessman and Former Owner of English Premier League Club ‘Chelsea’ )
Birthdate: October 24, 1966
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saratov, Russia
Roman Abramovich is an Israeli-Russian businessman and politician. Over the years, he has played an influential role as the primary owner of Millhouse LLC and as the owner of the popular Premier League football club Chelsea F.C. Roman Abramovich is one of the richest persons in the world and has donated over US$2.5 billion to various charitable causes between 1999 and 2013.
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Anna Kournikova
(Russian Former Tennis Player and One of the Best-Known Tennis Stars Worldwide)
Birthdate: June 7, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Anna Kournikova was once world no. 8 in singles tennis rankings, in spite of never having won a singles title. She was no. 1 in doubles, teaming up with Martina Hingis. Following her retirement from tennis due to a spinal issue, she became a popular TV personality.
Birthdate: June 18, 1901
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: July 17, 1918
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. She was assassinated by the Bolsheviks in July 1918. However, rumors of her escape sprung up later, with many imposters claiming to be Anastasia. Nevertheless, DNA tests have dismissed any chances of Anastasia’s survival.
Birthdate: September 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian ice hockey player who currently captains the Washington Capitals, a popular team which competes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Alexander Ovechkin has won prestigious awards, such as the Rocket Richard Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award, and Calder Memorial Trophy.
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Lev Yashin
(One of the Greatest Goalkeeper in the History of Football)
Birthdate: October 22, 1929
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: March 20, 1990
Legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin was nicknamed the Black Spider or the Black Panther for his signature all-black attire. He played in four World Cups and later also served as the deputy chairman of the Football Federation of his country. He became the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or.
Birthdate: June 17, 1882
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lomonosov, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: April 6, 1971
Four-time Grammy-winning Russian composer and pianist Igor Stravinsky is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He is remembered for his ballets The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring. He broke the traditional flow of music and incorporated his own style.
Birthdate: January 6, 1958
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kaliningrad, Russia
Lyudmila Putina was married to Russian president and former prime minister Vladimir Putin from 1983 to 2013. Their divorce was publicly announced on national TV, during the intermission of a ballet performance. She has been associated with programs developing the Russian language and was previously a flight attendant for Aeroflot.
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Andrei Tarkovsky
(One of the Greatest and Most Influential Filmmakers in Soviet and World Cinema)
Birthdate: April 4, 1932
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Zavrazh’ye, Russia
Died: December 29, 1986
Andrei Tarkovsky was a Soviet and Russian writer, theatre director, filmmaker, and film theorist. Renowned for making movies that explored metaphysical and spiritual themes, Tarkovsky is often regarded as one of the most influential and greatest directors in the history of world cinema. The recipient of many prestigious awards, Andrei Tarkovsky’s work continues to influence several filmmakers around the world.
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Joseph Stalin
(Soviet Political Leader & Dictator Who Led the Soviet Union from 1922 Until His Death in 1953)
Birthdate: December 18, 1878
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Gori, Georgia
Died: March 5, 1953
Controversial Russian dictator, Joseph Stalin, ruled the Soviet Union for around 25 years from 1929 to 1953 and is credited for making it a prominent industrial and military power of the world. During the Second World War, his army defeated the Nazis too. However, his regime was also one of terror and brutality where numerous Soviet citizens lost their lives.
Birthdate: March 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: August 5, 2011
Aziz Shavershian was a Russian-born Australian personal trainer, bodybuilder, and model. He started posting videos on YouTube in 2007, establishing a cult following. Aziz was the poster boy of aesthetics, a subculture of amateur bodybuilding. Before his death, due to a heart attack, Aziz Shavershian had established a clothing line and his own protein label called Protein of the Gods.
Birthdate: September 26, 1849
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ryazan, Russia
Died: February 27, 1936
Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov is best remembered for his research in classical conditioning. He became the first Russian Nobel laureate after winning the 1904 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his study of the physiology of digestion. His experiment on conditioned reflex using dogs is still studied in colleges.
Birthdate: February 1, 1931
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Butka
Died: April 23, 2007
Boris Yeltsin served as the first president of Russia, from 1990 to 1999. He contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. His regime was marked by capitalism, monopoly, inflation, and corruption. He introduced a modified constitution that increased the presidential powers. He later abruptly announced his resignation on TV.
Birthdate: June 13, 1966
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman is best known for his work on geometry, especially Riemannian geometry, geometric analysis, and geometric topology. He declined many prizes, such as the Fields Medal and the Millennium Prize. His proof of the Poincaré conjecture was named the Breakthrough of the Year by Science magazine.
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Alexei Navalny
(Russian Opposition Leader, Lawyer, and Anti-Corruption Activist)
Birthdate: June 4, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Butyn’, Russia
Described by The Wall Street Journal as the man Vladimir Putin fears most, Alexei Navalny is widely regarded as Russia’s opposition leader. He is famous for his accusations of corruption in Russia and Putin’s government. In 2011, he created the Anti-Corruption Foundation, which was dissolved in 2020. In August 2020, there was an attempt to assassinate him, when he was poisoned during a flight from Tomsk to Moscow.
Birthdate: June 6, 1872
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Darmstadt, Germany
Died: July 17, 1918
Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Emperor Nicholas II, was the last Russian tsarina and reigned from 1894 to 1917. She suffered from hemophilia. Alexandra and her entire family were murdered by the Bolshevik revolutionaries. In 2000, the Russian Orthodox Church canonized her as Saint Alexandra the Passion Bearer.
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Marc Chagall
(Jewish-French Artist Who was a Pioneer of Modernism)
Birthdate: July 6, 1887
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lizona, Belarus
Died: March 28, 1985
Russian-French artist Marc Chagall, a key figure of modernism, had explored a wide range of media as an artist, from paintings and drawings to stained glass and ceramics. His major projects included the ceiling of the Paris Opéra, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Jerusalem Windows of Israel.
Birthdate: November 28, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sakhalin, Russia
Died: May 18, 1995
Russian ballet dancer Alexander Godunov was part of the Bolshoi Ballet. He defected to the U.S. in 1979, causing significant U.S.-Soviet tension. He had also appeared in many films, such as Anna Karenina and Die Hard. His final days were marked by alcoholism, which also eventually caused his death.
Birthdate: December 23, 1777
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: December 1, 1825
Alexander I was the emperor of Russia and the eldest son of Paul I. While he was initially a friend of Napoleon Bonaparte, he later joined hands with his opponents to defeat him. He was also part of the Congress of Vienna and later contributed to the formation of the Holy Alliance.
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Lev Vygotsky
(Soviet Psychologist Known for His Work on Psychological Development in Children)
Birthdate: November 17, 1896
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Orsha, Belarus
Died: June 11, 1934
Lev Vygotsky was a Soviet psychologist best remembered for his groundbreaking work on developmental psychology in children. He is also remembered for his work on the relationship between thought and language, which remains influential to this day. A man with various interests, Vygotsky’s work covered topics like the philosophy of science and the psychology of art.
Russians are credited with discovering and inventing the electric arc, Lenz’s law, lasers and holography. It was a Russian, Dmitry Mendeleev, who invented the Periodic Table which forms the foundation of modern chemistry. How can we forget the fine arts when we talk of Russians? Several famous composers of the 20th century like Alexander Scriabin, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev, and Alfred Schnittke were Russians. Novelists Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoyevsky are counted among the very best by critics. Russians are an innovative lot; they were among the first people to introduce radio and television in their country. There have been so many awesome Russians who have enriched the world in one way or the other.
1. Vladimir Putin
Aleksey Nikolskyi/Sputnik
He is arguably the most famous Russian, and his name today is almost a brand. A nature lover and pet enthusiast; a judo master and a hockey player; a former intelligence officer and a performer; Putin is Russia’s most popular and famous leader, whose daring actions, self-assured manner, limitless power, and strong charisma have made him a rock star of international politics.
He’s landed on Time’s cover nearly a dozen times, and for years he has dominated the headlines of the most influential publications. His colossal personality has served as an inspiration to songwriters, movie makers, fashion designers, alcoholic beverage producers, and etc.
2. Mikhail Gorbachev
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This man ended the Soviet Union, as well as the Cold War. Although No. 1 on this list called the dissolution of the USSR “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century,” Gorbachev is still hailed as a hero in every corner of the planet.
He withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan, proposed a plan to clear Europe of nuclear weapons, relinquished control over the Eastern Bloc, and agreed to the reunification of Germany.
It should surprise no one that Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his role in ending the Cold War, a conflict that shaped international politics for almost half a century.
3. Alexander Ovechkin
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They call him the «Great Eight,» and he is arguably the most famous hockey player in the world. Leading the Washington Capitals as the team’s captain, Ovechkin has been honored as the most valuable player of the NHL three times: in 2008, 2009 and 2013.
His ultimate success came in 2018, when on June 7, he finally scored victory in the Stanley Cup final over the Vegas Golden Nights. Ovechkin is the first and only Russian player who led his NHL team to victory in the Stanley Cup tournament as a captain.
4. Lev Tolstoy
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He wrote about human feelings and purpose in such elaborate detail like no other writer before him. Larger than life, Tolstoy is arguably the most prominent writer in the history of Russian literature. His epic novel, War and Peace, is considered to be among the greatest books ever written and among the most widely recognized works of literature.
Although this masterpiece continues to inspire people to new interpretations, with the BBC’s series the latest major attempt to reinvent the novel, Tolstoy valued his other works even more. His books are the ultimate guide to living a good life. This and other achievements have made Tolstoy one of the most widely known Russians on the planet.
5. Pyotr Tchaikovsky
As the most famous Russian classical music composer, Tchaikovsky’s style deviated from the accepted rules of Western classical music. His fame eventually transcended the borders of the Russian Empire, reaching Europe, as well as the U.S.
Even people unfamiliar with classical music will recognize his most celebrated works – Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. The latter is an extremely popular ballet, not to mention an essential symbol of Christmas along with Santa Claus. Written more than a century ago, Tchaikovsky’s works continue to dominate modern ballet productions.
6. Maya Plisetskaya
Plisetskaya was an international ballet sensation that might never have happened. Even though a Jewish dancer during a time of strong anti-Semitic sentiment, she quickly won over the Bolshoi audiences, but was banned from its first major international tour because the Soviet government suspected she was prone to defecting. It took the personal intervention of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev who vouched for Plisetskaya and issued a decree that allowed her to join the international tour.
Plisetskaya quickly conquered international stages through her extremely successful performances in New York and other major capitals. Upon her return, the Soviet leader reportedly said to her: “Good girl, coming back. Not making me look like a fool. You didn’t let me down.”
Politics aside, Plisetskaya remains a central figure in the history of classical dance and a true Russian star.
7. Yuri Gagarin
The world-famous picture of a handsome young man in a spacesuit is an everlasting symbol of pioneering space exploration – a monument to human inventiveness and fearlessness.
As the first man to travel to outer space, Gagarin’s fame spread like wildfire, turning him into an international celebrity. Upon his return to Earth, Gagarin went on an international tour as a symbol of Soviet achievements in space exploration. The man was welcomed as a hero in Great Britain, Canada, Germany Brazil, Japan, Egypt and other countries.
8. Roman Abramovich
Abramovich is one of the most publicized business tycoons in the world. He boosts his international fame with ever single move, be it buying the Chelsea Football Club, turning three Manhattan townhouses into one single mansion, or docking his massive yacht – equipped with swimming pools and a missile defense system – at various European ports.
9. Alexander Solzhenitsyn
The Gulag Archipelago and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich became modern-day classics that brought their author international acclaim, together with an honorary literary degree from Harvard University.
Solzhenitsyn’s whole life was paved with extraordinary hardships, yet he became a symbol of his epoch. One of the most important Russian novelists, Solzhenitsyn received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970. A strong critic of the Soviet system, he could not attend the ceremony because he was afraid that the Soviet government would not let him return to the country. His worst fears materialized in 1974 when he was stripped of his Soviet citizenship and forcefully deported to West Germany. Only then he accepted the prize that had been waiting for him for four years.
10. Joseph Stalin
The almighty and bloodthirsty Soviet tyrant ruled the country that liberated Europe from fascism and completely reshaped the international order, altering life for almost every country on the planet. The iconic image of Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt taken at the Yalta Conference symbolized the role Stalin played in world affairs during and immediately after World War II – a leader unchallenged at home or abroad. However devastating his policies were for millions of people, he still remains one of the most controversial figures in modern Russia. Some vilify him for his crimes while others praise him for his harsh leadership and victory in the war. One thing is for sure, most people in Russia and abroad have a strong opinion about Stalin’s impact on the course of history.
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All over the world Russia is famous for its cultural life. It is literature, music and art. Among Russia’s famous people there are writers, poets, artists, composers, scientists, sportsmen and others.
The best–known Russian writers and poets are Aleksander Pushkin (the 2d in the picture), Michail Lermontov, Sergey Esenin, Nicolay Gogol, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, Boris Pasternak and others. They are popular throughout the world.
The greatest Russian composers are Aleksander Borodin, Modest Musorgsky, Nicolay Rimsky-Korsakov, and Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (the 3d in the picture).
The outstanding Russian artists and painters are Isaak Levitan, Repin, Vasnetsov, Shishkin, Surikov. Their pictures are exhibited in the Tretyakov Gallery, which is one of the most famous and well-known picture gallery in our country and in the world.
The first cosmonaut on the Earth, Yuri Gagarin (the 4th in the picture) was from Russia and he made his flight into space on the 12th of April in 1961.
The father of Russian science is Mikhail Lomonosov (the 1st in the picture). He was also an outstanding poet and the founder of Russian literature. He founded the first Russian university.
Mikhail Lomonosov. Text
The Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov was born in 1711, in the village of Denisovka near the town of Kholmogory, Arkhangelsk Gubernia, in the family of fisherman.
As soon as he learned to read, little Mikhail read all the books he could get in his village. At the age of 17 he left his native place, and made his way to Moscow. In Moscow he successfully entered the Slav-Greek-Latin Academy, the only higher educational institution in Moscow at that time.
Neither conditions of work nor material difficulties discouraged young Lomonosov. His brilliant capabilities and hard work enabled him to complete the seven-grade curriculum of the Academy in four years.
A year later he came to Petersburg, and then was sent abroad to study metallurgy and mining.
In 1741, after his return to Russia, Lomonosov became a Professor of Chemistry and a full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Lomonosov was a man of unusual abilities. He made great achievements in the spheres of physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, geography, linguistics and history. Among the numerous discoveries of Lomonosov was the Law of the Conservation of Mass (закон сохранения энергии).
Lomonosov himself considered chemistry his “main profession”, but he was at the same time the first Russian physicist. He gave all his energy to the promotion of Russian science. In 1755 thanks to his efforts the Moscow University was founded. The university became a major centre of Russian enlightenment and science.
Mikhail Lomonosov was the most famous person in the 18th century. He died in 1765 at the age of 54.
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