List of Famous people born in Volgograd Oblast, Russia

Prokhor Andreevich Chaliapin is a Russian singer, finalist of the Star Factory project, winner of the contest of young performers Morning Star.

Aleksandra Nikolayevna Pakhmutova is a Soviet and Russian composer. She has remained one of the best-known figures in Soviet and later Russian popular music since she first achieved fame in her homeland in the 1960s. People's Artist of the USSR (1984).

Yelena Grigorievna Stepanenko is a Soviet and Russian entertainer, actress, humorist, TV presenter, parodist, singer.

Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva is a Russian former pole vaulter. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a three-time World Champion, the current world record holder in the event, and is widely considered the greatest female pole-vaulter of all time. Isinbayeva was banned from the 2016 Rio Olympics after the appearance of an independent report about an extensive state-sponsored doping program in Russia, thus dashing her hopes of a grand retirement winning the Olympic gold medal. She retired from athletics in August 2016 after being elected to serve an 8-year term on the IOC's Athletes' Commission.

Leonid Viktorovich Slutsky is a Russian professional football former player and current head coach of Rubin Kazan. Previously, he has been in charge of Olimpia Volgograd, Uralan Elista, Moscow, Krylia Sovetov, CSKA Moscow, Russia, Hull City, and Vitesse.

Anna Vasilyevna Chapman is a Russian intelligence agent, media personality and model who was arrested in the United States on 27 June 2010 as part of the Illegals Program spy ring. At the time of her arrest she was accused of espionage on behalf of the Russian Federation's external intelligence agency, the Sluzhba vneshney razvedki (SVR). She had previously gained British citizenship through marriage, which she used to gain residency in the U.S.

Vera Mikhailovna Sotnikova is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actress, TV presenter. Repeatedly she starred in television movies and television series.

Tatyana Veniaminovna Vedeneyeva is a widely known Soviet and Russian actress and an anchor for the Soviet children's program Good Night, Little Ones!

Irina Viktorovna Dubtsova is a Russian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the winner of fourth season of Fabrika Zvyozd (2004), released three albums until present and reached high positions in Russian music charts with several songs. As songwriter, Dubtsova wrote songs for other famous artist like Ani Lorak, Timati, Philipp Kirkorov, Polina Gagarina, Alsou, Zara, Slava, Sasha Gradiva, and others.

Maxim Viktorovich Marinin is a Russian former competitive pair skater. With partner Tatiana Totmianina, he is the 2006 Olympic champion, two-time World champion, and five-time European champion.