List of Russians
This is a list of people associated with Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union, and Russia of today. For a long time Russia was a multinational country, and many people of different nationalities contributed to its culture, to its glory, and to its sorrow. They may be Georgians, Jews, Poles, Moors, Udege, Tatars, Belarussians, Germans,... Sometimes we don't know their exact ancestry. Sometimes their formal nationality was written down at random or for political or other reasons. They may have emigratedd or immigrated, and thus may appear in other "Lists of...", but nevertheless their names are linked to the words "Russia", "Russian", whether with pride, with shame, or with pain.
(who wrote much of their poetry in the Russian language, see List of Russian language poets)
During the times of the Soviet Union nationals of other constituent republics were traditionally known as "Russians" in the West. Some of them were even known under Russian or Russified names. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union many nations (rightfully) chose to "regain" their nationality in the eyes of the world. Therefore some names may be missing from the list above and you may wish to look into the following lists.
Artists
Authors
See also Russian literature.
Cosmonauts
Explorers
Heads of state
Inventors
Military
See also List of people associated with World War II: Soviet Union.
Musicians and Composers
Performing Arts
Philosopherss
Poets
Revolution, politics and state figures
See also List of socialists: Bolsheviks, Mensheviks, Communists.Politicians and Diplomats (old time)
Royal
Scientists and Mathematicians
Criminals
Sports Personalities
Chess
Other
Former Soviet Union
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