List of Famous people born in Russia

Lidiya Gavrilovna Ivanova is a retired Russian artistic gymnast and international referee. She competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events. In 1956, she won a team all-around gold medal and a bronze medal in the now-defunct team portable apparatus exercise. In 1960, she finished within the first eight in all events, earning her second gold medal in the team all-around competition.

Alan Kazbekovich Badoev is a Ukrainian movie director, music video director, screenwriter, TV producer, TV presenter and music producer of Ossetian origin. He first gained international recognition in 2006 with his awarded full-length movie debut "OrAngeLove" (Russian: Оранжевая любовь). Today Badoev is most notable for his prize-winning work as music video director. He has directed more than 500 music videos.

Yuliya Konstantinova Borisova is a Soviet and Russian actress of theater and film. She plays in Vakhtangov Theatre more than sixty years. One of the most notable TV roles is in The Idiot. She was also a politician, being member of the Supreme Soviet of Russia from 1963.

Dmitry Olegovich Rogozin is a Russian politician, currently serving as the Director General of Roscosmos.

Elena Andreyevna Rybakina is a Russian-born Kazakhstani professional tennis player. She has a career-high Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranking of No. 17 in the world. Rybakina has reached seven finals on the WTA Tour, winning two titles, including one at the Premier level.

Nikolai Sergeyevich Valuev is a Russian politician and former professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1993 to 2009, and held the WBA heavyweight title twice between 2005 and 2009. Standing at a height of 2.13 metres (7.0 ft) and a peak weight of 149 kilograms (328 lb), Valuev is best known for being the tallest and heaviest world champion in boxing history.

Natalya Borisovna Pochinok born Gribkova is a D.Sc. in Economic Sciences, professor, rector of Russian State Social University.

Yuri Nikolaevich Klepikov is a Russian screenwriter and actor. He has written for twelve films since 1966. He was a member of the jury at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival.

Ivan Filippovich Yankovsky is a Russian actor, best known for his role in Rag Union. His father is actor/director Filipp Yankovsky, and his grandfather was the actor Oleg Yankovsky.

Zoya Borisovna Boguslavskaya is a Soviet and Russian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, author of major cultural projects in Russia and abroad.