List of Famous people born in Russia

Maria Vladimirovna "Masha" Alyokhina is a Russian political activist. She is a member of the anti-Putinist punk rock group Pussy Riot.

Yevgeny Yevgenyevich Kuznetsov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He has represented Russia in junior and senior level competitions on numerous occasions, winning gold medals at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, as well as at the 2012 IIHF World Championship and 2014 IIHF World Championship.

Aleksey Aleksandrovich Zhuravlyov is a Russian politician, deputy of the State Duma. Since 29 September 2016 he is chairman of the party Rodina.

Yaroslava Vyacheslavovna Shvedova is a tennis player who was born in Russia and who represents Kazakhstan.

Muslim Magomedovich Salikhov is a Kumyk Dagestani-born Russian welterweight Sanda kickboxer and mixed martial artist. His name can be written as Salikhov Muslim or Muslim Salihov. A multiple time Wushu Sanda world champion, Salikhov occupies a place alongside Hossein Ojaghi as one of only two non-Chinese athletes to have won the Wushu Sanda King's Cup.

Sergei Vladimirovich Bodrov is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer. In 2003 he was the President of the Jury at the 25th Moscow International Film Festival.

Yelena Igorevna Zakharova is a Russian theater and film actress.

Valeriya Sergeevna Kozlova better known as Lera Kozlova is a Russian musician most famous for her work with the pop-rock band «Ranetki» where she provided the vocals and played the drums. Former vocalist of the band «5sta Family».

Lyudmila Alekseevna Lyadova is a Russian composer who lives and works in Moscow.

Andrey Removich Belousov is a Russian economist and politician, serving as First Deputy Prime Minister since 21 January 2020. Previously, he was an Assistant to the President of Russia and Minister of Economic Development. His name is often floated as a potential successor to President Vladimir Putin.