List of Famous people born in Russia
Igor Rudenya
Igor Mikhaylovich Rudenya, is a Russian statesman who is currently the 5th governor of Tver Oblast since 23 September 2016. He was the acting Governor on 2 March until 23 September 2016. He was the acting State Councilor of Russia, 1st class in 2007.
Lena Herzog
Elena Herzog is a Russian-American visual artist and photographer.
Anastasiia Porshneva
Irina Pegova
Aleksey Pimanov
Galina Stepanskaya
Galina Andreyevna Stepanskaya is a former speed skater who competed for the Soviet Union. She won the 1,500 m event at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. She was Soviet Allround Champion in 1976 and 1977 and won silver twice at the World Allround Championships, in 1977 and 1978. In 2009, she was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour.
Ella Diehl
Ella Aleksandrovna Diehl, is a badminton player from Russia.
Tatiana Pokrovskaia
Marina Kosheveya
Marina Koshevaya is a former Soviet swimmer and olympic champion. She competed at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she received a gold medal in 200 m breaststroke, and a bronze medal in 100 m breaststroke.