Russian Famouse Personalities

Ivan Bunin

Ivan Bunin was an eminent Russian poet and novelist and the first Russian writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1933. This biography profiles his childhood, life, writing career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 22 October 1870 Russian

Alexander Herzen

Father of Russian socialism

Alexander Herzen was a Russian author and political activist, popularly known as the ‘Father of Russian socialism’. This biography of Alexander Herzen provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 06 April 1812 Russian

Anatoly Chubais

Anatoly Chubais is a famous Russian economist-turned-politician who has served as the Deputy Prime Minister of the nation. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, profile, career and timeline

Born: 16 June 1955 Russian

Yemelyan Pugachev

Leader of Pugachev Rebellion

Yemelyan Pugachev was a Cossack leader who started and led a prominent rebellion in Russia in the late 18th century. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 1742 AD Russian

Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova

Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova was a Russian noblewoman, sadist, and serial killer. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, crimes, and other facts about her life.

Born: 11 March 1730 Russian

Svetlana Erokhin

Richard Dreyfuss Wife

Svetlana Erokhin is the wife of actor Richard Dreyfuss. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 10 March 1960 Russian

Vladimir Vernadsky

Vladimir Vernadsky was a famous Ukrainian mineralogist who is known for his pioneering work in the field of radioactivity and biogeochemistry. To know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career read on

Born: 12 March 1863 Russian

Leonid Kantorovich

Leonid Kantorovich was a Russian mathematician and economist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1975. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, research, achievements and timeline.

Born: 19 January 1912 Russian

Pyotr Kapitsa

Pyotr Kapitsa was a leading Soviet physicist who was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1978. This biography of Pyotr Kapitsa provides detailed information about his childhood, life, research career, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 08 July 1894 Russian

Vasily Zaytsev

Vasily Zatysev was a Russian sniper who served during the World War II. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 23 March 1915 Russian