List of Famous people born in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko is an Ukrainian former professional football player, former politician, and current football manager. He played as a striker for Dynamo Kyiv, Milan, Chelsea and the Ukraine national team. From February to July 2016, Shevchenko was an assistant coach of the Ukraine national team, at the time led by Mykhaylo Fomenko. In July 2016, shortly after the nation's elimination from UEFA Euro 2016, Shevchenko was appointed Ukraine's head coach.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko
Lyudmila Mikhailovna Pavlichenko, (Russian: Людми́ла Миха́йловна Павличе́нко, was a Soviet sniper in the Red Army during World War II, credited with 309 confirmed kills, making her the most successful female sniper in recorded history.
Aljona Savchenko
Aljona Savchenko is a Ukrainian-born German retired pair skater. One of the most decorated pair skaters, she is the 2018 Olympic Champion and two-time Olympic bronze medalist, a six-time World Champion, a four-time European Champion and a five-time Grand Prix Final champion.
Vitalii Sediuk
Vitalii Sediuk is a Ukrainian "self-described 'prankster'." He was formerly a media reporter.
Ivan Mazepa
Ivan Stepanovych Mazepa served as the Hetman of Zaporizhian Host in 1687–1708. He was awarded a title of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1707 for his efforts for the Holy League. The historical events of Mazepa's life have inspired many literary, artistic and musical works. He was famous as a patron of the arts.
Vladimir Pravik
Volodymyr Pavlovych Pravyk was a Soviet firefighter notable for his role in directing initial efforts to extinguish fires following the Chernobyl Disaster. Following the event, he was hospitalized with acute radiation syndrome and died sixteen days later. He was posthumously awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin by the Soviet Union, and later the Ukrainian Star For Courage in recognition for his efforts.
Maya Bulgakova
Maya Grigoryevna Bulgakova was a Soviet and Russian actress. She was one of the People's Artist of the RSFSR (1976).
Berta Borodkina
Berta Naumovna Borodkina was a Soviet businessperson. She was the head of trust and restaurants and canteens in Gelendzhik, Honored Worker of trade and public catering of the RSFSR. Borodkina had the nickname Iron Bella.
Yaroslav Amosov
Yaroslav Amosov is a Ukrainian mixed martial artist, currently signed to Bellator MMA and competes in the welterweight division.
Lina Kostenko
Lina Vasylivna Kostenko is a Ukrainian poet and writer, recipient of the Shevchenko Award (1987).