List of Famous people born in Russia

Illia Mykolayovych Yemets is a Ukrainian physician and politician and twice appointed Minister of Healthcare.

Anatoly Ivanovich Antonov is a Russian politician, military officer and diplomat who is currently the Ambassador of Russia to the United States, formally replacing Sergey Kislyak on 21 August 2017 by presidential decree. With a reputation as a hardliner and tough negotiator, Antonov took up his post in Washington, D.C. on 1 September 2017. He was formerly Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Minister of Defence. Since 2015, he has been under sanctions of the European Union and Canada, in response to Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.

Arina Ivanovna Rodionova is a Russian-born Australian tennis player.

Denis Gurianov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Alexander Naumovich Mitta is a Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter and actor.

Sergey Georgievich Levchenko is a Russian politician. He served as the Governor of Irkutsk Oblast from 2015 to 2019. Previously, he was a deputy in the Russian State Duma from 2000 to 2015.

Vyacheslav Panteleyevich Zherebkin is a Russian singer who rose to popularity as member of the Russian band Na Na. Honored Artist of Russia (2001).

Irina Bogushevskaya is a Russian singer, poet, and composer of theater jazz and cabaret rock. Her largest event was a one-woman concert at the Kremlin Palace in 2005, which drew 6,000 people.

Aleksandra Sergeyevna Soldatova is a retired Russian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2018 World All-around bronze medalist, 2018 World ribbon champion, the 2016 Grand Prix Final All-around champion and the 2016 Russian National All-around champion. On the junior level, she is the 2012 European Junior ribbon champion and two-time Russian Junior National All-around medalist.

Viktor Vladimirovich Ponedelnik was a Soviet and Russian footballer and manager, who played for the Soviet Union national team.