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Ayn Rand
(Writer and Philosopher Known for Her Best-Selling Novels ‘The Fountainhead’ and ‘Atlas Shrugged’)
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 2, 1905
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 6, 1982
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Vladimir Nabokov
(Best Known For His Novels 'Lolita' and 'Pale Fire')
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Vladimir Putin
(President of Russia (2000 - 2008, Incumbent Since 2012))
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Anton Yelchin
(American Actor Best Known for His Role as 'Pavel Chekov' in the 'Star Trek' Reboot Film Series)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: March 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: June 19, 2016
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Nicholas II
(Emperor of Russia (1894 - 1917))
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Mariya Putina
(Russian Pediatric Endocrinologist and Eldest Daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin)
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Anna Pavlova
(Russian Ballerina and One of the Most-Celebrated Ballet Dancers of Her Time)
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Boris Spassky
(Russian Chess Grandmaster)
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Alexander I of Russia
(Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825)
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Listed In: Historical Personalities
Birthdate: December 23, 1777
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: December 1, 1825
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Paul I of Russia
(Emperor of Russia (1796 - 1801))
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George Sanders
(Actor Known for His Films: 'Rebecca', 'Foreign Correspondent' and 'All About Eve')
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: July 3, 1906
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: April 25, 1972
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Dmitry Shostakovich
(One of the Major Russian Composers of the 20th Century)
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Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia
(Prince of Russia from 1904 to 1918)
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Margarita Levieva
(Russian-American Actress Known for Roles in the TV Series ‘Revenge’, ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘Allegiance’)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: February 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Andriy Yarmolenko
(Football Forward, Winger)
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Nikolai Valuev
(Russian Politician and Former Boxer Best Known for Being the Tallest and Heaviest World Champion in Boxing History)
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Alexander III of Russia
(Emperor of Russia (1881 - 1894))
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Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia
(Eldest Child of Emperor Nicholas II, and of Empress Alexandra of Russia)
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 15, 1895
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: July 17, 1918
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Galina Ulanova
(One of the Greatest Ballerinas of the 20th Century)
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Ivan VI of Russia
(Emperor of Russia)
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Andrey Arshavin
(Russian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Winger / Midfielder)
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Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia
(Russian Noble and Youngest Son of Emperor Alexander III of Russia)
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Viktor Tsoi
(Soviet Singer-Songwriter and Co-Founder of the Rock Band 'Kino')
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: August 15, 1990
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Pavel Durov
(French entrepreneur who is best known for being the founder of the social networking site VK and later of Telegram Messenger)
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Felix Yusupov
(Prince of Russia)
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Sergei Krikalev
(Russian Retired Cosmonaut, Rocket Scientist and Ranks Third for the Most Time Spent in Space)
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Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia
(Daughter of Emperor Alexander III of Russia)
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Vladislav Doronin
(CEO of Aman Resorts)
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Peter Carl Fabergé
(Russian Jeweller Best Known for the Famous 'Fabergé Eggs' Made of Precious Metals and Gemstones)
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Tom Conway
(British Actor Best Known for His Portrayals of Private Detectives)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: September 15, 1904
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 22, 1967
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Mikhail Botvinnik
(Word Chess Champion Known for His Contribution to the Design of the World Chess Championship System)
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Peter II of Russia
(Emperor of Russia (1727 - 1730))
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Nicholas Roerich
(Russian Painter, Archaeologist and Philosopher)
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Alexei Kosygin
(Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1980)
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 21, 1904
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 18, 1980
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Joseph Brodsky
(Poet, Essayist and Winner of 1987 Nobel Prize in Literature)
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Yelena Shushunova
(Gymnast)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 23, 1969
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: August 16, 2018
Height: 4'10" (147 cm)
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Ksenia Sobchak
(Host of the Reality Show 'Dom-2' on the Russian channel TNT)
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Nadezhda Konstantinovna Krupskaya
(Deputy Minister of Education in the Government of the Soviet Union 1929 – 1938)
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Alexei Yagudin
(Figure skater)
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Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia
(Aristocrat)
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Boris Strugatsky
(Authors)
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Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
(Businesswoman)
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Konstantin Khabensky
(Known for His Portrayal of 'Anton Gorodetsky' in Films: ‘Night Watch’ and ‘Day Watch’)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: January 11, 1972
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Paulina Andreeva
(Actress)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: October 12, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia
(Grand Duchess of Russia)
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Maxim Dadashev
(Boxer)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 30, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 23, 2019
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Greta Onieogou
(Actress)
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: March 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Dmitry Medvedev
(Prime Minister of Russia from 2012 to 2020 and President of Russia from 2008 to 2012)
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Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich of Russia
(Military personnel)
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