Over the centuries, Russia had a lot of personalities whose names are entered in red letters in the annals of the country.Famous rulers, artists, travelers, generals, heroes, athletes - they all deserve to be in the list of "Famous people of Russia."Odanko such names too much, and make a complete list of extremely difficult, or rather, almost impossible.Therefore, each author tries to write in it the names of celebrities on the basis of various criteria, taking as a basis for any particular principle.After analyzing the pages of Russian history, we tried to make a list of their great recognition outside of our country.
most famous rulers of the pre-Soviet Russia
Initially, the Russian state has not been the sole ruler.Each city had its own prince, who considered himself the ruler.Among these were the feudal lords, who were able to stand out more than others.Therefore, the list of "most famous people of Russia" begins with the names of some of these prviteley, for example, Prince Oleg, Igor and Vladimir the Red Sun, in which Kiev Russia adopted the Christian faith, Yaroslav the Wise, etc.I would like to add to this list the name of the Great Russian Princess Olga, the wife of Igor Rurikovich.Also, quite a famous person is Vladimir Monomakh and his son Yuri Dolgoruky.And Alexander Nevsky?Prince of Novgorod, which became famous thanks to the victory over the Swedes in the Battle on the Neva.A century later, in the Battle of Kulikov another famous Russian Prince Dmitry Donskoy.Fourth Ivan, nicknamed for his temper Terrible, is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Russia.In addition etog about it "famous" as a king-synoubiytsa, and, of course, that without it you can not do in the preparation of the list of "Famous people of Russia."Here it is necessary to enter the name of the king-reformer who "opened a huge window to Europe," Peter the Great (the First).After him for nearly two centuries, the country is mainly managed by a special female: Catherine First, Elizabeth, Anna Ivanovna, Anna Leopoldovna, Great Empress Catherine II.Next, Russian again began to rule the kings: Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and the Third and others. The last Russian emperor Nicholas II, who was a victim of communist terror.
great favorite
It so happened that the Russian rulers gave greater powers to their favorites.For example, when Peter the Great one of the highest positions in the state held a certain Alexander Menshikov - peasant origin.As for the queens, they are generally surrounded by an army of minions, the most persistent of them started to run the state, instead of royalty received ranks of ministers and chancellors.Naryshkin, Shuvalov, Biron, Grigory Orlov, Grigory Potemkin, etc. - All these names also can take place in the list of "Famous people of Russia," because of their role in government simply enormous.The last was a favorite of the Russian throne physician and healer Grigori Rasputin.He had unlimited power over the Empress Maria Fedorovna, since treated her sick son - the heir to the throne.
Chiefs and First Secretary of the CP of the USSR - the famous people of Russia in the 20th century
beginning of the twentieth century was marked by unprecedented in its importance events - the fall of the Russian Empire, the revolution and the outbreak of World War II.During this period, Vladimir Lenin was considered the most famous man not only in Russia but all over the world.Later no less popularity gained "great leader of the people," Joseph Stalin, who was considered the winners of the Second World War.From the Soviet leaders abroad also managed to distinguish Nikita Khrushchev, extravagant act which in the Assembly Hall of the United Nations, just plunged into shock every Western society, and of Mikhail Gorbachev - the first president of the Soviet Union, which contributed to "redraw" the whole of Europe and forever inscribed his name in the pagesworld history.Some photos of famous people of Russia, which are mentioned in this article, you can also see in the text.
Famous Russian artists
Our people have always been known for their creative potential.A great many writers and poets, composers and artists, architects, playwrights and actors, singers and dancers, etc.are part of the global art treasures.Among the poets and writers occupy a special place, Pushkin, Lermontov, Derzhavin, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Bunin et al. Composers especially popular Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich and others. Konstantin Stanislavsky and to this day is considered one of the mostprominent figures in the development of modern theater.Well-known ballet dancers and dancers Anna Pavlova, Maya Plisetskaya, Galina Ulanova, Mikhail Fokin made famous Russian ballet to the world.
Famous Russian 21st century
21st century - the century of globalization.Internet, satellite TV, the ability to easily tour the world from one end to the other made the names of many Russian artists, athletes, politicians, etc.more recognizable outside their country.Of course, the most famous Russian citizen today is none other than President of Russia - Vladimir Putin.Fairly well-known personalities are also some oligarchs Abramovich, Berezovsky, Khodorkovsky, Usmanov and others. The most famous people of Russia of our time - is also Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva, famous directors, brothers - Andrei Konchalovsky and Nikita Mikhalkov, famous conductor and violinist, Spivakov,Love Kazarnovsky and singer Anna Netrebko, ballet dancers Tsiskaridze, Volochkova, Liepa et al.
Conclusion
known names among the sons and daughters of Russia in abundance.Among them are world-famous scientists, such as Lomonosov and Mendeleyev, Kurchatov and Landau;designers and testers, the astronauts (and Gafgarin Tereshkova), artists and others.
