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Abraham Kaplan
Abraham Kaplan (June 11, 1918 - June 19, 1993) was an American philosopher, known best for being the first philosopher to systematically examine the behavioral sciences in his book "The Conduc...
Abraham Kaplan (June 11, 1918 - June 19, 1993) was an American philosopher, known best for being the first philosopher to systematically examine the behavioral sciences in his book "The Conduc...
Adolph P. Yushkevich
Adolph–Andrei Pavlovich Yushkevich (Адо́льф–Андре́й Па́влович Юшке́вич; 15 July, 1906 – 17 July, 1993) was a Soviet historian of mathematics, leading expert in medieval mathematics of the East a...
Adolph–Andrei Pavlovich Yushkevich (Адо́льф–Андре́й Па́влович Юшке́вич; 15 July, 1906 – 17 July, 1993) was a Soviet historian of mathematics, leading expert in medieval mathematics of the East a...
Adolph Pavlovich Yushkevich
Adolph–Andrei Pavlovich Yushkevich (Адо́льф–Андре́й Па́влович Юшке́вич; 15 July, 1906 – 17 July, 1993) was a Soviet historian of mathematics, leading expert in medieval mathematics of the East a...
Adolph–Andrei Pavlovich Yushkevich (Адо́льф–Андре́й Па́влович Юшке́вич; 15 July, 1906 – 17 July, 1993) was a Soviet historian of mathematics, leading expert in medieval mathematics of the East a...
Alain Bosquet
Alain Bosquet, born Anatole Bisk (March 28, 1919 Odessa, Ukraine – 8 March 1998 Paris), was a French poet.
Alain Bosquet, born Anatole Bisk (March 28, 1919 Odessa, Ukraine – 8 March 1998 Paris), was a French poet.
Alexander Bernardazzi
Aleksander Osipovich Bernardazzi (Бернардацци Александр Осипович, alternative spelling: Alexandr Bernardacci, Alexandru Bernardazzi) (1831 – August 14, 1907) was a Russian architect best kno...
Aleksander Osipovich Bernardazzi (Бернардацци Александр Осипович, alternative spelling: Alexandr Bernardacci, Alexandru Bernardazzi) (1831 – August 14, 1907) was a Russian architect best kno...
Alexander Marinesko
Alexander Ivanovich Marinesko was a Soviet naval officer and, during World War II, the captain of the S-13 submarine, which sank the German ship Wilhelm Gustloff, with recent research showin...
Alexander Ivanovich Marinesko was a Soviet naval officer and, during World War II, the captain of the S-13 submarine, which sank the German ship Wilhelm Gustloff, with recent research showin...
Alexander Zelenoy
Alexander Pavlovich Zelenoy (Александр Павлович Зеленой, September 6, 1872, Odessa - September 4, 1922, Petrograd) was a Russian and Soviet naval commander.
Alexander Pavlovich Zelenoy (Александр Павлович Зеленой, September 6, 1872, Odessa - September 4, 1922, Petrograd) was a Russian and Soviet naval commander.
Alexandra Čvanová
Alexandra Čvanová (25 April 1897 - 20 May 1939) was a Ukrainian operatic soprano, the creator of roles in operas by Leoš Janáček and Pavel Haas.
Alexandra Čvanová (25 April 1897 - 20 May 1939) was a Ukrainian operatic soprano, the creator of roles in operas by Leoš Janáček and Pavel Haas.
Alexandre Besredka
Alexandre Mikhailovich Besredka (March 29, 1870 - February 28, 1940) was a Ukrainian-French biologist and immunologist born in Odessa.
Alexandre Mikhailovich Besredka (March 29, 1870 - February 28, 1940) was a Ukrainian-French biologist and immunologist born in Odessa.
Alexei Beletski
Alexei Beletski (also Alexei Beletsky; born May 22, 1979, in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Israeli ice dancer.
Alexei Beletski (also Alexei Beletsky; born May 22, 1979, in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Israeli ice dancer.
Alina Levshin
Alina Levshin is a German-Ukrainian actress.
Alina Levshin is a German-Ukrainian actress.
Alla Beknazarova
Alla Beknazarova (born 28 August 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Alla Beknazarova (born 28 August 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Anastasia Galyeta
Anastasia Galyeta is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Anastasia Galyeta is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Anatoliy Azarenkov
Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Azarenkov is a Ukrainian coach and a former footballer.
Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Azarenkov is a Ukrainian coach and a former footballer.
Anatoly Wasserman
Anatoly Aleksandrovich Wasserman (Анато́лий Алекса́ндрович Ва́ссерман, Анатолій Олександрович Вассерман; born 9 December 1952, in Odessa, USSR) is a journalist and political pundit.
Anatoly Aleksandrovich Wasserman (Анато́лий Алекса́ндрович Ва́ссерман, Анатолій Олександрович Вассерман; born 9 December 1952, in Odessa, USSR) is a journalist and political pundit.
Andriy Kozhemiakin
Andriy Anatoliyovych Kozhemiakin is a Ukrainian politician and since December 2011 faction leader of Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc in the Ukrainian Parliament.
Andriy Anatoliyovych Kozhemiakin is a Ukrainian politician and since December 2011 faction leader of Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc in the Ukrainian Parliament.
Andriy Voronin
Andriy Viktorovych Voronin (Андрій Вікторович Воронін; born 21 July 1979) is a Ukrainian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Dynamo Moscow.
Andriy Viktorovych Voronin (Андрій Вікторович Воронін; born 21 July 1979) is a Ukrainian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Dynamo Moscow.
Anjelina Belakovskaia
Anjelina Belakovskaia (born May 17, 1969) is a United States chess player who has achieved the FIDE Woman Grandmaster and International Master titles.
Anjelina Belakovskaia (born May 17, 1969) is a United States chess player who has achieved the FIDE Woman Grandmaster and International Master titles.
Anna Akhmatova
Anna Andreyevna Gorenko, better known by the pen name Anna Akhmatova, was a Russian and Soviet modernist poet, one of the most acclaimed writers in the Russian canon.
Anna Andreyevna Gorenko, better known by the pen name Anna Akhmatova, was a Russian and Soviet modernist poet, one of the most acclaimed writers in the Russian canon.
Anna Melomud
Anna Melomud is a beauty queen from Richmond Heights, Ohio who competed for the Miss USA title in 2007.
Anna Melomud is a beauty queen from Richmond Heights, Ohio who competed for the Miss USA title in 2007.
Anna Yablonskaya
Hanna Hryhorivna Mashutina (Га́нна Григо́рівна Машу́тіна; July 20, 1981 January 24, 2011), known under her pseudonyms Anna Yablonskaya (А́нна Ябло́нская) or Hanna Yablonska (Га́нна ...
Hanna Hryhorivna Mashutina (Га́нна Григо́рівна Машу́тіна; July 20, 1981 January 24, 2011), known under her pseudonyms Anna Yablonskaya (А́нна Ябло́нская) or Hanna Yablonska (Га́нна ...
Anna Zadorozhniuk
Anna Nikolayevna Zadorozhniuk (Ганна Миколаївна Задорожнюк, born October 25, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Anna Nikolayevna Zadorozhniuk (Ганна Миколаївна Задорожнюк, born October 25, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Ari Jabotinsky
Ari Jabotinsky (ערי ז'בוטינסקי, also transliterated Eri, born 1910, died 6 June 1969) was a Revisionist Zionist activist, Israeli politician and academic.
Ari Jabotinsky (ערי ז'בוטינסקי, also transliterated Eri, born 1910, died 6 June 1969) was a Revisionist Zionist activist, Israeli politician and academic.
Artur Kyshenko
Artur Kyshenko is a Ukrainian middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Artur Kyshenko is a Ukrainian middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Aryeh Bahir
Aryeh Bahir was an Israeli politician who served a member of the Knesset for Mapai, Rafi, the Labor Party and the Alignment.
Aryeh Bahir was an Israeli politician who served a member of the Knesset for Mapai, Rafi, the Labor Party and the Alignment.
Avraham Shekhterman
Avraham Shekhterman (אברהם שכטרמן, born 1910, died 7 December 1986) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Gahal and Likud between 1969 and 1977.
Avraham Shekhterman (אברהם שכטרמן, born 1910, died 7 December 1986) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Gahal and Likud between 1969 and 1977.
Avraham Tehomi
Avraham T'homi was a noted Jewish militant, and a key figure in the history of the Hebrew National Military Organization and allegedly in the killing of Jacob Israël de Haan.
Avraham T'homi was a noted Jewish militant, and a key figure in the history of the Hebrew National Military Organization and allegedly in the killing of Jacob Israël de Haan.
Baruch Agadati
Baruch Agadati was a Russian-Palestinian-Israeli classical ballet dancer, choreographer, painter, and film producer and director.
Baruch Agadati was a Russian-Palestinian-Israeli classical ballet dancer, choreographer, painter, and film producer and director.
Bel Kaufman
Bella "Bel" Kaufman (born May 10, 1911) is an American teacher and author, best known for writing the 1965 bestselling novel Up the Down Staircase.
Bella "Bel" Kaufman (born May 10, 1911) is an American teacher and author, best known for writing the 1965 bestselling novel Up the Down Staircase.
Ben-Zion Leitner
Ben-Zion Leitner was an Israeli soldier, who received the nation's highest military decoration, the Hero of Israel citation, for heroism during the War of Independence.
Ben-Zion Leitner was an Israeli soldier, who received the nation's highest military decoration, the Hero of Israel citation, for heroism during the War of Independence.
Bill Weisband
William Weisband, Sr. was an American cryptanalyst and NKVD agent, best known for his role in revealing U.S. decryptions of Soviet diplomatic and intelligence codes to Soviet intelligence.
William Weisband, Sr. was an American cryptanalyst and NKVD agent, best known for his role in revealing U.S. decryptions of Soviet diplomatic and intelligence codes to Soviet intelligence.
Boris Aleksandrovich Pelikan
Boris Aleksandrovich Pelikan (Борис Александрович Пеликан) (1861-1931) was the Mayor of Odessa from 1913-1917.
Boris Aleksandrovich Pelikan (Борис Александрович Пеликан) (1861-1931) was the Mayor of Odessa from 1913-1917.
Boris Goldstein
Boris Goldstein (Busya Goldshtein) (25 of December 1922, Odessa - 8 of November 1987, Hanover, Germany) was one of the brightest stars of violin.
Boris Goldstein (Busya Goldshtein) (25 of December 1922, Odessa - 8 of November 1987, Hanover, Germany) was one of the brightest stars of violin.
Boris Iofan
Boris Mihailovich Iofan (April 28, 1891–1976) was a Russian Soviet architect, known for his Stalinist architecture buildings like 1931 House on Embankment and the 1931-1933 winning draft o...
Boris Mihailovich Iofan (April 28, 1891–1976) was a Russian Soviet architect, known for his Stalinist architecture buildings like 1931 House on Embankment and the 1931-1933 winning draft o...
Boris Lisanevich
Boris Nikolayevich Lisanevich, a.k.a. Boris Lissanevitch, Борис Николаевич Лисаневич, (October 4, 1905, Odessa – October 20, 1985, Kathmandu, Nepal) was a Russian emigre to Nepal, a ...
Boris Nikolayevich Lisanevich, a.k.a. Boris Lissanevitch, Борис Николаевич Лисаневич, (October 4, 1905, Odessa – October 20, 1985, Kathmandu, Nepal) was a Russian emigre to Nepal, a ...
Boris Moishezon
Boris Gershevich Moishezon (Борис Гершевич Мойшезон) (October 26, 1937–August 25, 1993) was a Ukrainian-born Soviet mathematician.
Boris Gershevich Moishezon (Борис Гершевич Мойшезон) (October 26, 1937–August 25, 1993) was a Ukrainian-born Soviet mathematician.
Boris Seidenberg
Boris Ilyich Seidenberg (Russian: Бори́с Ильи́ч За́йденберг; 21 May 1929, Odessa, Soviet Union - 20 October 2000, Odessa, Ukraine) was a Soviet actor and a Meritorious Artist of the Russian ...
Boris Ilyich Seidenberg (Russian: Бори́с Ильи́ч За́йденберг; 21 May 1929, Odessa, Soviet Union - 20 October 2000, Odessa, Ukraine) was a Soviet actor and a Meritorious Artist of the Russian ...
Chaim Gliksberg
Chaim Gliksberg (1904, Pinsk – 1970, Tel-Aviv) was born to Rabbi Shimon Yaakov Gliksberg and Cypa Mejta, daughter of Rabbi Mordechai Dovid Alpert.
Chaim Gliksberg (1904, Pinsk – 1970, Tel-Aviv) was born to Rabbi Shimon Yaakov Gliksberg and Cypa Mejta, daughter of Rabbi Mordechai Dovid Alpert.
Charles Goldenberg
Charles R. "Buckets" Goldenberg (April 15, 1911, in Odessa, Russian Empire – April 16, 1986, in Glendale, Wisconsin) was an American football player.
Charles R. "Buckets" Goldenberg (April 15, 1911, in Odessa, Russian Empire – April 16, 1986, in Glendale, Wisconsin) was an American football player.
David Berman (mobster)
David "Davie the Jew" Berman was a Jewish-American organized crime figure in Iowa, New York City, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
David "Davie the Jew" Berman was a Jewish-American organized crime figure in Iowa, New York City, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
David Kurtzman
David Harold Kurtzman (January 11, 1903–February 22, 1977) was the fourteenth Chancellor (1966-1967) of the University of Pittsburgh.
David Harold Kurtzman (January 11, 1903–February 22, 1977) was the fourteenth Chancellor (1966-1967) of the University of Pittsburgh.
David Ossipovitch Widhopff
David Ossipovitch Widhopff was a Ukrainian painter, caricaturist and poster artist mainly active in France.
David Ossipovitch Widhopff was a Ukrainian painter, caricaturist and poster artist mainly active in France.
David Riazanov
David Borisovich Ryazanov (Дави́д Бори́сович Ряза́нов), real family name Goldendach (Гольдендах) (10 March 1870 – 21 January 1938), was a Russian Marxist and Marxist theoretician.
David Borisovich Ryazanov (Дави́д Бори́сович Ряза́нов), real family name Goldendach (Гольдендах) (10 March 1870 – 21 January 1938), was a Russian Marxist and Marxist theoretician.
David Ryazanov
David Borisovich Ryazanov (Дави́д Бори́сович Ряза́нов), real family name Goldendach (Гольдендах) (10 March 1870 – 21 January 1938), was a Russian Marxist and Marxist theoretician.
David Borisovich Ryazanov (Дави́д Бори́сович Ряза́нов), real family name Goldendach (Гольдендах) (10 March 1870 – 21 January 1938), was a Russian Marxist and Marxist theoretician.
Dina Schneidermann
Dina Schneidermann (born 1931 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a violinist living in Uppsala, Sweden.
Dina Schneidermann (born 1931 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a violinist living in Uppsala, Sweden.
Dmitri Matsjuk
Dmitri Matsjuk (born October 4, 1981 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian ice dancer who competed for Austria.
Dmitri Matsjuk (born October 4, 1981 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian ice dancer who competed for Austria.
Dmitri Novgorodsky
Dmitri Novgorodsky is a classical pianist.
Dmitri Novgorodsky is a classical pianist.
Dmitry Salita
Dmitry Salita is a Ukrainian-born Jewish-American boxer from Brooklyn, New York in the welterweight division.
Dmitry Salita is a Ukrainian-born Jewish-American boxer from Brooklyn, New York in the welterweight division.
Dov Karmi
Dov Karmi (דב כרמי; born 1905; died 1962) was a renowned Israeli architect.
Dov Karmi (דב כרמי; born 1905; died 1962) was a renowned Israeli architect.
Eduard Bagritsky
Eduard Bagritsky (Эдуа́рд Гео́ргиевич Багри́цкий), real name Dzyubin (Дзю́бин) (February 16, 1934), was an important Russian and Soviet poet of the Constructivist School.
Eduard Bagritsky (Эдуа́рд Гео́ргиевич Багри́цкий), real name Dzyubin (Дзю́бин) (February 16, 1934), was an important Russian and Soviet poet of the Constructivist School.
Ekaterina Rubleva
Ekaterina Borisovna Rubleva (Екатерина Борисовна Рублёва, born October 10, 1985) is a Russian ice dancer.
Ekaterina Borisovna Rubleva (Екатерина Борисовна Рублёва, born October 10, 1985) is a Russian ice dancer.
Elina Svitolina
Elina Svitolina (Еліна Світоліна; born September 12, 1994) is a junior Ukrainian tennis player.
Elina Svitolina (Еліна Світоліна; born September 12, 1994) is a junior Ukrainian tennis player.
Emanuel Vahl
Emanuel Vahl (עמנואל ואל; born in 1938 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian-Israeli composer.
Emanuel Vahl (עמנואל ואל; born in 1938 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian-Israeli composer.
Emil Gilels
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Eri Jabotinsky
Ari Jabotinsky (ערי ז'בוטינסקי, also transliterated Eri, born 1910, died 6 June 1969) was a Revisionist Zionist activist, Israeli politician and academic.
Ari Jabotinsky (ערי ז'בוטינסקי, also transliterated Eri, born 1910, died 6 June 1969) was a Revisionist Zionist activist, Israeli politician and academic.
Eufrosinia Kersnovskaya
Eufrosinia Antonovna Kersnovskaya (Евфроси́ния Анто́новна Керсно́вская; January 8, 1908 – March 8, 1994) was a Russian woman who spent 12 years in Gulag camps and wrote her memoirs in 12 n...
Eufrosinia Antonovna Kersnovskaya (Евфроси́ния Анто́новна Керсно́вская; January 8, 1908 – March 8, 1994) was a Russian woman who spent 12 years in Gulag camps and wrote her memoirs in 12 n...
Eugene Garin
Eugene Garin (1922 – 1994) was a contemporary seascape artist.
Eugene Garin (1922 – 1994) was a contemporary seascape artist.
Eugene Helimski
Eugene Arnoľdovič Helimski (Russ. Евге́ний Арно́льдович Хели́мский, 15 March 1950, Odessa, USSR — 25 December 2007, Hamburg, Germany) — a Russian linguist (in the latter part of his life w...
Eugene Arnoľdovič Helimski (Russ. Евге́ний Арно́льдович Хели́мский, 15 March 1950, Odessa, USSR — 25 December 2007, Hamburg, Germany) — a Russian linguist (in the latter part of his life w...
Eugene Starikov
Yevgeni Starikov, also known as Eugene Starikov (Евгений Стариков; born November 17, 1988) is an American soccer player of Russian-Ukrainian descent who currently plays for Tom Tomsk on lo...
Yevgeni Starikov, also known as Eugene Starikov (Евгений Стариков; born November 17, 1988) is an American soccer player of Russian-Ukrainian descent who currently plays for Tom Tomsk on lo...
Evgeni Platov
Evgeny Arkadievich Platov (Russian: Евгений Аркадьевич Платов; born August 7, 1967 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a former competitive ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team...
Evgeny Arkadievich Platov (Russian: Евгений Аркадьевич Платов; born August 7, 1967 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a former competitive ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team...
Evgeny Platov
Evgeny Arkadievich Platov (Russian: Евгений Аркадьевич Платов; born August 7, 1967 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian former ice dancer.
Evgeny Arkadievich Platov (Russian: Евгений Аркадьевич Платов; born August 7, 1967 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian former ice dancer.
Fatma Gadri
Fatma Gadir qizi Gadri ( Fatma Qədri), also spelled Qadri, Kadri, or Kadry (1 April 1907 – 29 February 1968) was an Azerbaijani theatre actress.
Fatma Gadir qizi Gadri ( Fatma Qədri), also spelled Qadri, Kadri, or Kadry (1 April 1907 – 29 February 1968) was an Azerbaijani theatre actress.
Felix Gantmacher
Felix Gantmacher (Феликс Рувимович Гантмахер) (23 February 1908, Odessa – 16 May 1964) was a Soviet mathematician, professor at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, well-known for ...
Felix Gantmacher (Феликс Рувимович Гантмахер) (23 February 1908, Odessa – 16 May 1964) was a Soviet mathematician, professor at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, well-known for ...
Filip Zalevski
Filip Zalevski (born January 3, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian pair skater.
Filip Zalevski (born January 3, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian pair skater.
Francesco Boffo
Francesco Carlo Boffo (Cyrillic: Франц Карлович Боффо; 1796-1867) was a Sardinian-born Neoclassical architect who designed more than 30 buildings in Odessa between 1818 and 1861, including the f...
Francesco Carlo Boffo (Cyrillic: Франц Карлович Боффо; 1796-1867) was a Sardinian-born Neoclassical architect who designed more than 30 buildings in Odessa between 1818 and 1861, including the f...
Frank A. Golder
Frank Alfred Golder was an American historian and archivist specializing in the history of Russia.
Frank Alfred Golder was an American historian and archivist specializing in the history of Russia.
Frank Golder
Frank Alfred Golder was an American historian specializing in the history of Russia.
Frank Alfred Golder was an American historian specializing in the history of Russia.
Galyna Andreeva
Halyna Andreyeva (Галина Андреєва; born 1985) is a beauty pageant titleholder from Odessa; she won the title of Miss Ukraine Earth 2007 and competed in Miss Earth 2007 pageant in Manila, Philippines.
Halyna Andreyeva (Галина Андреєва; born 1985) is a beauty pageant titleholder from Odessa; she won the title of Miss Ukraine Earth 2007 and competed in Miss Earth 2007 pageant in Manila, Philippines.
Gary Chevsky
Gary Chevsky (born 11 September 1972 in Odessa, USSR) was the founding architect of Ask.com.
Gary Chevsky (born 11 September 1972 in Odessa, USSR) was the founding architect of Ask.com.
Gavriil Baranovsky
Gavriil Vasilyevich Baranovsky (Гавриил Васильевич Барановский, also spelled as Baranovskii, March 23, 1860 - July 28, 1920) was a Ukrainian-born Russian architect, civil engineer, art historian...
Gavriil Vasilyevich Baranovsky (Гавриил Васильевич Барановский, also spelled as Baranovskii, March 23, 1860 - July 28, 1920) was a Ukrainian-born Russian architect, civil engineer, art historian...
Genrikh Lyushkov
Genrikh Samoilovich Lyushkov was an officer in the Soviet secret police and its highest-ranking defector.
Genrikh Samoilovich Lyushkov was an officer in the Soviet secret police and its highest-ranking defector.
George Gamow
George Gamow (; August 19, 1968), born Georgiy Antonovich Gamov (Russian: Георгий Антонович Гамов), was a Ukrainian-born theoretical physicist and cosmologist - notably an early advocate a...
George Gamow (; August 19, 1968), born Georgiy Antonovich Gamov (Russian: Георгий Антонович Гамов), was a Ukrainian-born theoretical physicist and cosmologist - notably an early advocate a...
George Yuri Rainich
George Yuri Rainich (March 25, 1886, Odessa - October 10, 1968) was a leading mathematical physicist in the early twentieth century.
George Yuri Rainich (March 25, 1886, Odessa - October 10, 1968) was a leading mathematical physicist in the early twentieth century.
Georges Florovsky
Georges Vasilievich Florovsky was an Eastern Orthodox priest, theologian, historian and pioneering ecumenist.
Georges Vasilievich Florovsky was an Eastern Orthodox priest, theologian, historian and pioneering ecumenist.
Georges Wakhévitch
Georges Wakhévitch (August 18, 1907, Odessa, Russian Empire – February 11, 1984, Paris, France) was an art director.
Georges Wakhévitch (August 18, 1907, Odessa, Russian Empire – February 11, 1984, Paris, France) was an art director.
Gershon Sirota
Gershon-Itskhok Sirota was one of the leading cantors of Europe during the "Golden Age of Hazzanut", sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Caruso."
Gershon-Itskhok Sirota was one of the leading cantors of Europe during the "Golden Age of Hazzanut", sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Caruso."
Gregori Warchavchik
Gregori I. Warchavchik was a Russo-Brazilian architect.
Gregori I. Warchavchik was a Russo-Brazilian architect.
Grigory Ivanovich Rossolimo
Grigory Ivanovich Rossolimo (Григо́рий Ива́нович Россоли́мо) ( - September 1928) was a Russian neurologist who was a native of Odessa.
Grigory Ivanovich Rossolimo (Григо́рий Ива́нович Россоли́мо) ( - September 1928) was a Russian neurologist who was a native of Odessa.
Haim Ben-Asher
Haim Ben-Asher (חיים בן-אשר, born Haim Finkel on 10 July 1904, died 14 July 1998) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Mapai between 1949 and 1955.
Haim Ben-Asher (חיים בן-אשר, born Haim Finkel on 10 July 1904, died 14 July 1998) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Mapai between 1949 and 1955.
Halina Krahelska
Halina Krahelska (12 June 1892, Odessa - 1945, Ravensbrück) was a Polish activist, publicist and writer.
Halina Krahelska (12 June 1892, Odessa - 1945, Ravensbrück) was a Polish activist, publicist and writer.
Hanna Yablonska
Hanna Hryhorivna Mashutina, known under her pseudonyms Anna Yablonskaya or Hanna Yablonska, was a Ukrainian playwright and poet, and one of the victims of the 2011 Domodedovo Intern...
Hanna Hryhorivna Mashutina, known under her pseudonyms Anna Yablonskaya or Hanna Yablonska, was a Ukrainian playwright and poet, and one of the victims of the 2011 Domodedovo Intern...
Hennadiy Avdyeyenko
Hennadiy Valentynovych Avdyeyenko is a retired high jumper who represented the USSR and later Ukraine.
Hennadiy Valentynovych Avdyeyenko is a retired high jumper who represented the USSR and later Ukraine.
Henry Primakoff
Henry Primakoff (* February 12, 1914 in Odessa, Ukraine; † July 25, 1983 in Philadelphia, United States) was a theoretical physicist who is famous for his discovery of the Primakoff effect.
Henry Primakoff (* February 12, 1914 in Odessa, Ukraine; † July 25, 1983 in Philadelphia, United States) was a theoretical physicist who is famous for his discovery of the Primakoff effect.
Hryhoriy Surkis
Hryhoriy Surkis (Суркіс Григорій Михайлович) (born September 4, 1949 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian businessman and politician.
Hryhoriy Surkis (Суркіс Григорій Михайлович) (born September 4, 1949 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian businessman and politician.
Ian Rubin
Ian Rubin is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s.
Ian Rubin is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s.
Igor Platonov
Igov Platonov (January 18, 1934 – November 13, 1994) was a Ukrainian–Soviet Grandmaster of chess (Soviet Union Grandmaster, Гроссмейстер СССР), generally a middle-ranking player ...
Igov Platonov (January 18, 1934 – November 13, 1994) was a Ukrainian–Soviet Grandmaster of chess (Soviet Union Grandmaster, Гроссмейстер СССР), generally a middle-ranking player ...
Ihor Belanov
Ihor Ivanovych Belanov, is a former Soviet and Ukrainian football striker, who was named European Footballer of the Year in 1986.
Ihor Ivanovych Belanov, is a former Soviet and Ukrainian football striker, who was named European Footballer of the Year in 1986.
Ilf and Petrov
Ilya Ilf (Ilya Arnoldovich Faynzilberg (Илья Арнольдович Файнзильберг, Ієхієл-Лейб Арно́льдович Файнзільберг; 1897–1937) and Evgeny or Yevgeni Petrov (Yevgeniy Petrovich Katae...
Ilya Ilf (Ilya Arnoldovich Faynzilberg (Илья Арнольдович Файнзильберг, Ієхієл-Лейб Арно́льдович Файнзільберг; 1897–1937) and Evgeny or Yevgeni Petrov (Yevgeniy Petrovich Katae...
Ilona Melnichenko
Ilona Melnichenko is a former ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union.
Ilona Melnichenko is a former ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union.
Ilya Ilf
Ilya Ilf (Iehiel-Leyb (Ilya) Arnoldovich Faynzilberg; (Илья Арнольдович Файнзильберг, Ієхієл-Лейб Арно́льдович Файнзільберг); in Odessa – April 13, 1937) was an extremely popular Soviet aut...
Ilya Ilf (Iehiel-Leyb (Ilya) Arnoldovich Faynzilberg; (Илья Арнольдович Файнзильберг, Ієхієл-Лейб Арно́льдович Файнзільберг); in Odessa – April 13, 1937) was an extremely popular Soviet aut...
Ilya Kaminsky
Ilya Kaminsky (born April 18, 1977 in Odessa, Soviet Union, now Ukraine) is a Russian-American poet, critic, translator and professor.
Ilya Kaminsky (born April 18, 1977 in Odessa, Soviet Union, now Ukraine) is a Russian-American poet, critic, translator and professor.
Ios Teper
Iosif Zeusovich "Ios" Teper (born 12 July 1915), Soviet war veteran, was born in Odessa, Ukraine, which was then part of the Russian Empire.
Iosif Zeusovich "Ios" Teper (born 12 July 1915), Soviet war veteran, was born in Odessa, Ukraine, which was then part of the Russian Empire.
Irina Apeksimova
Irina Apeksimova (Ирина Викторовна Апексимова (born January 13, 1966, Volgograd, Russia) is a Russian stage and screen actress.
Irina Apeksimova (Ирина Викторовна Апексимова (born January 13, 1966, Volgograd, Russia) is a Russian stage and screen actress.
Irina Krush
Irina Krush is an American chess player who has won the U.S. Women's Chess Championship in 1998, 2007, 2010, and 2012.
Irina Krush is an American chess player who has won the U.S. Women's Chess Championship in 1998, 2007, 2010, and 2012.
Irina Ratushinskaya
Irina Borisovna Ratushinskaya (Ири́на Ратуши́нская) (born March 4, 1954) is a prominent Russian dissident, poet and writer.
Irina Borisovna Ratushinskaya (Ири́на Ратуши́нская) (born March 4, 1954) is a prominent Russian dissident, poet and writer.
Irina Romanova (figure skater)
Irina Romanova is a Ukrainian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union before its fall and Ukraine after it.
Irina Romanova is a Ukrainian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union before its fall and Ukraine after it.
Isaak Babel
Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel (Исаа́к Эммануи́лович Ба́бель, – January 27, 1940) was a Russian language journalist, playwright, literary translator, and short story writer.
Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel (Исаа́к Эммануи́лович Ба́бель, – January 27, 1940) was a Russian language journalist, playwright, literary translator, and short story writer.
Israel Rosenberg
Israel (also Yisroel or Yisrol) Rosenberg (ca.
Israel (also Yisroel or Yisrol) Rosenberg (ca.
Izold Pustylnik
Izold Pustylnik was an eminent Ukrainian-Estonian astronomer who authored numerous scientific publications and served as editor of the Central European Journal of Physics and vice-chairman o...
Izold Pustylnik was an eminent Ukrainian-Estonian astronomer who authored numerous scientific publications and served as editor of the Central European Journal of Physics and vice-chairman o...
Izzy Goldstein
Isidore "Izzy" Goldstein (June 6, 1908 - September 24, 1993) was a 6'0" right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Isidore "Izzy" Goldstein (June 6, 1908 - September 24, 1993) was a 6'0" right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Jacob Pavlovich Adler
Jacob Pavlovich Adler was a Jewish actor and star of Yiddish theater, first in Odessa, and later in London and New York City.
Jacob Pavlovich Adler was a Jewish actor and star of Yiddish theater, first in Odessa, and later in London and New York City.
Jacob Shapiro
Jacob "Gurrah" Shapiro was a New York mobster who, with his partner Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, controlled industrial labor racketeering in New York for two decades and established the Murder, Inc....
Jacob "Gurrah" Shapiro was a New York mobster who, with his partner Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, controlled industrial labor racketeering in New York for two decades and established the Murder, Inc....
Jacob Spivakofsky
Jacob Spivakofsky, a Russian Jew, was one of the first stars in the early years of Yiddish theater.
Jacob Spivakofsky, a Russian Jew, was one of the first stars in the early years of Yiddish theater.
Jacques Bergier
Jacques Bergier (born Yakov Mikhailovich Berger (Яков Михайлович Бéргер)) (Odessa, August 8, 1912 - Paris, November 23, 1978), was a chemical engineer, member of the French-resistance, spy...
Jacques Bergier (born Yakov Mikhailovich Berger (Яков Михайлович Бéргер)) (Odessa, August 8, 1912 - Paris, November 23, 1978), was a chemical engineer, member of the French-resistance, spy...
Jakow Trachtenberg
Jakow Trachtenberg (17 June 1888 - 1953) was a Russian Jewish mathematician who developed the mental calculation techniques called the Trachtenberg system.
Jakow Trachtenberg (17 June 1888 - 1953) was a Russian Jewish mathematician who developed the mental calculation techniques called the Trachtenberg system.
Janka Bryl
Janka (Yanka) Bryl (Янка Брыль, August 4, 1917 – July 25, 2006) was a Belarusian writer best known for his short stories.
Janka (Yanka) Bryl (Янка Брыль, August 4, 1917 – July 25, 2006) was a Belarusian writer best known for his short stories.
Janusz Bardach
Dr. Janusz Bardach (July 28, 1919, Odessa – August 16, 2002, Iowa City) was a survivor of the gulag, author, and noted plastic surgeon.
Dr. Janusz Bardach (July 28, 1919, Odessa – August 16, 2002, Iowa City) was a survivor of the gulag, author, and noted plastic surgeon.
John Victor Murra
John Victor Murra (24 August 1916 – 16 October 2006), born Isak Lipschitz in Odessa, Ukraine, was a professor of anthropology and a researcher of the Inca Empire.
John Victor Murra (24 August 1916 – 16 October 2006), born Isak Lipschitz in Odessa, Ukraine, was a professor of anthropology and a researcher of the Inca Empire.
Johnny Gottselig
John Gottselig (Иван Гоцелиг) (24 June 1906 - 15 May 1986) was a professional ice hockey left winger who played 17 seasons for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) between...
John Gottselig (Иван Гоцелиг) (24 June 1906 - 15 May 1986) was a professional ice hockey left winger who played 17 seasons for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) between...
Judah Waten
Judah Leon Waten AM (29 July 1911—29 July 1985) was an Australian novelist who was at one time seen as the voice of Australian migrant writing.
Judah Leon Waten AM (29 July 1911—29 July 1985) was an Australian novelist who was at one time seen as the voice of Australian migrant writing.
Juliusz Bardach
Prof. Dr. Juliusz Bardach (3 November 1914, Odessa – 26 January 2010, Warsaw) was a Polish legal historian.
Prof. Dr. Juliusz Bardach (3 November 1914, Odessa – 26 January 2010, Warsaw) was a Polish legal historian.
Juliya Chernetsky
Juliya Chernetsky (Юлія Чернецька; born July 10, 1982), is a television personality best known for her popularity on the music-themed network Fuse, formerly known as MuchMusicUSA. She is best kn...
Juliya Chernetsky (Юлія Чернецька; born July 10, 1982), is a television personality best known for her popularity on the music-themed network Fuse, formerly known as MuchMusicUSA. She is best kn...
Juri Kocherzhenko
Juri Kocherzhenko (born September 9, 1979 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Juri Kocherzhenko (born September 9, 1979 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Jurij Alschitz
Jurij Leonowitsch Alschitz or Jurij Al'šic (Юрий Альшиц; born 9 August 1947) is a theatre director and theatre and acting theorist who has lived in Berlin since 1992.
Jurij Leonowitsch Alschitz or Jurij Al'šic (Юрий Альшиц; born 9 August 1947) is a theatre director and theatre and acting theorist who has lived in Berlin since 1992.
Jury Chaščavacki
Jury Chaščavacki, also spelled Yury Khashchavatski (Юры Хашчавацкi, Юрий Иосифович Хащеватский) (born October 18, 1947 in Odessa) is a Belarusian film director and scenarist, known for his...
Jury Chaščavacki, also spelled Yury Khashchavatski (Юры Хашчавацкi, Юрий Иосифович Хащеватский) (born October 18, 1947 in Odessa) is a Belarusian film director and scenarist, known for his...
Klara Berkovich
Klara Yefimovna Berkovich (née Gordion, born 19 May 1928) is a Soviet and American violinist and master violin teacher who divided her career between the Soviet Union and the United States.
Klara Yefimovna Berkovich (née Gordion, born 19 May 1928) is a Soviet and American violinist and master violin teacher who divided her career between the Soviet Union and the United States.
Konstantin Frank
Dr. Konstantin Frank (1897–1985) was a viticulturist and winemaker in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Dr. Konstantin Frank (1897–1985) was a viticulturist and winemaker in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Konstantin Lerner
Konstantin Zaivelevich Lerner (28 February 1950 – 24 September 2011) was a Ukrainian chess grandmaster (GM).
Konstantin Zaivelevich Lerner (28 February 1950 – 24 September 2011) was a Ukrainian chess grandmaster (GM).
Konstantin Tupikov
Konstantin Tupikov (born April 25, 1983 in Odessa, Ukraine SSR, USSR) is a Ukrainian figure skater who currently represents Poland in international competition.
Konstantin Tupikov (born April 25, 1983 in Odessa, Ukraine SSR, USSR) is a Ukrainian figure skater who currently represents Poland in international competition.
Konstantyn Dankevych
Konstantin Dankevich (Констянтин Дaнкевич, translit.
Konstantin Dankevich (Констянтин Дaнкевич, translit.
Kyriak Kostandi
Kiriak Kostantinovich Kostandi Киріак Костянтинович Костанді; Кириак Константинович Костанди; –31 October 1921) was a prominent Ukrainian painter and an art scholar.
Kiriak Kostantinovich Kostandi Киріак Костянтинович Костанді; Кириак Константинович Костанди; –31 October 1921) was a prominent Ukrainian painter and an art scholar.
L. Wolfe Gilbert
Louis Wolfe Gilbert (August 31, 1886 – July 12, 1970) was a Russian-born American songwriter.
Louis Wolfe Gilbert (August 31, 1886 – July 12, 1970) was a Russian-born American songwriter.
Larisa Alexandrovna
Larisa Alexandrovna is a journalist, essayist, and poet.
Larisa Alexandrovna is a journalist, essayist, and poet.
Lazare Saminsky
Lazare Saminsky, born Lazar Iosifovich Saminsky, was a performer, conductor and composer, especially of Jewish music.
Lazare Saminsky, born Lazar Iosifovich Saminsky, was a performer, conductor and composer, especially of Jewish music.
Lenny Krayzelburg
Lenny Krayzelburg (born September 28, 1975, as Leonid Krayzelburg; Леонід Крайзельбург, Леонид Крайзельбург) is an American backstroke swimmer, and Olympic gold medalist and former world r...
Lenny Krayzelburg (born September 28, 1975, as Leonid Krayzelburg; Леонід Крайзельбург, Леонид Крайзельбург) is an American backstroke swimmer, and Olympic gold medalist and former world r...
Leo Podolsky
Leo Podolsky (May 25, 1894, Odessa, Ukraine – October 1, 1987, Los Angeles, California) was a classical pianist and educator.
Leo Podolsky (May 25, 1894, Odessa, Ukraine – October 1, 1987, Los Angeles, California) was a classical pianist and educator.
Leon Belasco
Leon Belasco (born Leonid Simeonovich Berladsky) (11 October 1902 Odessa, Ukraine – 1 June 1988, Orange, California, USA) was a Russian-American musician and actor who had a 60-year career...
Leon Belasco (born Leonid Simeonovich Berladsky) (11 October 1902 Odessa, Ukraine – 1 June 1988, Orange, California, USA) was a Russian-American musician and actor who had a 60-year career...
Leone Ginzburg
Leone Ginzburg (4 April 1909 – 5 February 1944) was an Italian editor, writer, journalist and teacher, as well as an important anti-fascist political activist and a hero of the resistance movement.
Leone Ginzburg (4 April 1909 – 5 February 1944) was an Italian editor, writer, journalist and teacher, as well as an important anti-fascist political activist and a hero of the resistance movement.
Leonid Buryak
Leonid Yosipovich Buryak is a Ukrainian football coach and former Olympic bronze-medal-winning player.
Leonid Yosipovich Buryak is a Ukrainian football coach and former Olympic bronze-medal-winning player.
Leonid Leonidov
Leonid Mironovich Leonidov (Леонид Миронович Леонидов, – 6 August 1941) was a Russian actor and stage director.
Leonid Mironovich Leonidov (Леонид Миронович Леонидов, – 6 August 1941) was a Russian actor and stage director.
Leonid Utyosov
Leonid Osipovich Utyosov or Utesov (Леони́д О́сипович Утёсов); real name Lazar (Leyzer) Vaysbeyn or Weissbein (Russian: Ла́зарь (Ле́йзер) Ио́сифович Вайсбе́йн) (, ...
Leonid Osipovich Utyosov or Utesov (Леони́д О́сипович Утёсов); real name Lazar (Leyzer) Vaysbeyn or Weissbein (Russian: Ла́зарь (Ле́йзер) Ио́сифович Вайсбе́йн) (, ...
Lev Barenboim
Lev Aronovich Barenboim (Лев Аронович Баренбойм; 1906 - 1985) was a Russian pianist and musicologist.
Lev Aronovich Barenboim (Лев Аронович Баренбойм; 1906 - 1985) was a Russian pianist and musicologist.
Lew Brown
Lew Brown (December 10, 1893 – February 5, 1958) was a lyricist for popular songs in the United States.
Lew Brown (December 10, 1893 – February 5, 1958) was a lyricist for popular songs in the United States.
Louis "Red" Deutsch
Louis "Red" Deutsch was a heavyweight boxer and later the owner of the "Tube Bar", a tavern in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey that he started in 1933 after the repeal of Prohibition.
Louis "Red" Deutsch was a heavyweight boxer and later the owner of the "Tube Bar", a tavern in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey that he started in 1933 after the repeal of Prohibition.
Louis Eisenberg
Louis R. Eisenberg (born 1876 – died ?) was a Ukrainian-American chess master.
Louis R. Eisenberg (born 1876 – died ?) was a Ukrainian-American chess master.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Maksim Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor.
Maksim Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor.
Margarita Aliger
Margarita Iosifovna Aliger (Маргари́та Ио́сифовна Алиге́р; - August 1, 1992) was a famous Soviet poet, translator, and journalist.
Margarita Iosifovna Aliger (Маргари́та Ио́сифовна Алиге́р; - August 1, 1992) was a famous Soviet poet, translator, and journalist.
Maria Grinberg
Maria Grinberg (Russian: Mария Израилевна Гринберг, Marija Israilevna Grinberg) (September 6, 1908 – July 14, 1978), was a Soviet pianist and teacher.
Maria Grinberg (Russian: Mария Израилевна Гринберг, Marija Israilevna Grinberg) (September 6, 1908 – July 14, 1978), was a Soviet pianist and teacher.
Maria Kuznetsova
Maria Nikolayevna Kuznetsova, was a famous 20th century Russian opera singer and dancer.
Maria Nikolayevna Kuznetsova, was a famous 20th century Russian opera singer and dancer.
Mark Donskoy
Mark Semyonovich Donskoy (Марк Семёнович Донско́й; – 21 March 1981) was a Soviet film director.
Mark Semyonovich Donskoy (Марк Семёнович Донско́й; – 21 March 1981) was a Soviet film director.
Mark Gorenstein
Mark Borisovich Gorenstein (Марк Борисович Горенштейн; born 16 September 1946) is a Russian conductor.
Mark Borisovich Gorenstein (Марк Борисович Горенштейн; born 16 September 1946) is a Russian conductor.
Mark Naimark
Mark Aronovich Naimark (Марк Аронович Наймарк) (December 5, 1909-December 30, 1978) was a Soviet mathematician.
Mark Aronovich Naimark (Марк Аронович Наймарк) (December 5, 1909-December 30, 1978) was a Soviet mathematician.
Maryna Zanevska
Maryna Zanevska is a Ukrainian tennis player and winner of the 2009 US Open - Girls' Doubles with her Russian double partner Valeria Solovieva.
Maryna Zanevska is a Ukrainian tennis player and winner of the 2009 US Open - Girls' Doubles with her Russian double partner Valeria Solovieva.
Maurice Ephrussi
Maurice Ephrussi was a Ukrainian-born French Jewish banker who also bred and raced Thoroughbreds.
Maurice Ephrussi was a Ukrainian-born French Jewish banker who also bred and raced Thoroughbreds.
Mel Tolkin
Mel Tolkin, né Shmuel Tolchinsky, was a television comedy writer best known as head writer of the seminal, live TV sketch comedy series Your Show of Shows during the Golden Age of Tele...
Mel Tolkin, né Shmuel Tolchinsky, was a television comedy writer best known as head writer of the seminal, live TV sketch comedy series Your Show of Shows during the Golden Age of Tele...
Michael Khodarkovsky
Michael Khodarkovsky is an American chess International Master, FIDE Senior Trainer.
Michael Khodarkovsky is an American chess International Master, FIDE Senior Trainer.
Michael Kogan
Michael Kogan (1917 – February 5, 1984) was a Russian Jewish businessman who founded the Japanese games maker Taito Corporation.
Michael Kogan (1917 – February 5, 1984) was a Russian Jewish businessman who founded the Japanese games maker Taito Corporation.
Michael Shmerkin
Michael "Misha" Shmerkin (born February 5, 1970, in Odessa, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)) is an Israeli figure skater.
Michael "Misha" Shmerkin (born February 5, 1970, in Odessa, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)) is an Israeli figure skater.
Michel Ephrussi
Michel Ephrussi was a Ukrainian-born French banker who also bred and raced Thoroughbreds.
Michel Ephrussi was a Ukrainian-born French banker who also bred and raced Thoroughbreds.
Mikhail Fichtenholz
Mikhail Izrailevich Fichtenholz (1 June 1920 - d. 1985) - was a Soviet violinist.
Mikhail Izrailevich Fichtenholz (1 June 1920 - d. 1985) - was a Soviet violinist.
Mikhail Goldstein
Mikhail Emanuilovich Goldstein (pen name Mikhailo Mykhailovsky) (7 September 1989), was a Soviet composer and violinist of Ukrainian-Jewish origin, brother of prominent violinist Boris Goldstein.
Mikhail Emanuilovich Goldstein (pen name Mikhailo Mykhailovsky) (7 September 1989), was a Soviet composer and violinist of Ukrainian-Jewish origin, brother of prominent violinist Boris Goldstein.
Mikhail Golubev
Mikhail Golubev (born 30 May 1970, Odessa) is a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster (1996), journalist and author.
Mikhail Golubev (born 30 May 1970, Odessa) is a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster (1996), journalist and author.
Mikhail Herzenstein
Mikhail Yakovlevich Herzenstein (, Odessa, Russian Empire —, Terijoki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire) was a Russian Jew converted to Christianity, elected for the Constitutional Democra...
Mikhail Yakovlevich Herzenstein (, Odessa, Russian Empire —, Terijoki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire) was a Russian Jew converted to Christianity, elected for the Constitutional Democra...
Mikhail Zhvanetsky
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Zhvanetsky (Михаи́л Миха́йлович Жване́цкий; Михайло Михайлович Жванецький, transliterated: Mykhailo Mykhailovych Zhvanetsky) (born 6 March 1934, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR,...
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Zhvanetsky (Михаи́л Миха́йлович Жване́цкий; Михайло Михайлович Жванецький, transliterated: Mykhailo Mykhailovych Zhvanetsky) (born 6 March 1934, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR,...
Mishka Yaponchik
Mishka Yaponchik was a Odessa gangster, Jewish revolutionary, and Soviet military leader.
Mishka Yaponchik was a Odessa gangster, Jewish revolutionary, and Soviet military leader.
Morris Lapidus
Morris Lapidus (November 25, 1902 – January 18, 2001) was the architect of Neo-baroque Miami Modern hotels that has since come to define the 1950s resort-hotel style synonymous with Miami ...
Morris Lapidus (November 25, 1902 – January 18, 2001) was the architect of Neo-baroque Miami Modern hotels that has since come to define the 1950s resort-hotel style synonymous with Miami ...
Mykola Avilov
Nikolai Viktorovich Avilov (Микола Вікторович Авілов) (born 6 August 1948, Odessa) is a former Ukrainian Soviet decathlete.
Nikolai Viktorovich Avilov (Микола Вікторович Авілов) (born 6 August 1948, Odessa) is a former Ukrainian Soviet decathlete.
Mykola Vilinsky
Mykola Vilinsky (also spelt Nikolai Vilinsky, Nikolai Vilinski, N. Vilinskii, Mykola Vilinskyi Микола Миколайович Вілінський, Николай Николаевич Вилинский) (b.
Mykola Vilinsky (also spelt Nikolai Vilinsky, Nikolai Vilinski, N. Vilinskii, Mykola Vilinskyi Микола Миколайович Вілінський, Николай Николаевич Вилинский) (b.
Nahum Het
Nahum Het (נחום חת, born 1896, died 15 January 1990) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the General Zionists between 1951 and 1955.
Nahum Het (נחום חת, born 1896, died 15 January 1990) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the General Zionists between 1951 and 1955.
Natan Peled
Natan Peled was an Israeli politician who served as Minister of Immigrant Absorption from 1970 until 1974.
Natan Peled was an Israeli politician who served as Minister of Immigrant Absorption from 1970 until 1974.
Nathan Gregory Silvermaster
Nathan Gregory Silvermaster (November 27, 1898 – October 7, 1964), an economist with the United States War Production Board (WPB) during World War II, was the head of a large ring of Commu...
Nathan Gregory Silvermaster (November 27, 1898 – October 7, 1964), an economist with the United States War Production Board (WPB) during World War II, was the head of a large ring of Commu...
Nathan Milstein
Nathan Mironovich Milstein (December 21, 1992) was a Russian-born American virtuoso violinist.
Nathan Mironovich Milstein (December 21, 1992) was a Russian-born American virtuoso violinist.
Nicholas Brodzsky
Nicholas Brodszky was a composer of popular songs.
Nicholas Brodszky was a composer of popular songs.
Nicolai Ivanovich Andrusov
Nicolai Ivanovich Andrusov was a Russian geologist, stratigrapher, and palaeontologist.
Nicolai Ivanovich Andrusov was a Russian geologist, stratigrapher, and palaeontologist.
Nicolas De Corsi
Nicolas De Corsi (1882 -1956) was an Italian painter.
Nicolas De Corsi (1882 -1956) was an Italian painter.
Nikolai Avilov
Nikolai Viktorovich Avilov (Микола Вікторович Авілов) (born 6 August 1948, Odessa) is a former Ukrainian Soviet decathlete.
Nikolai Viktorovich Avilov (Микола Вікторович Авілов) (born 6 August 1948, Odessa) is a former Ukrainian Soviet decathlete.
Nikolai Gubenko
Nikolai Nikolaevich Gubenko (Никола́й Никола́евич Губе́нко) (born 17 August 1941) is a Soviet actor, film director and screenwriter.
Nikolai Nikolaevich Gubenko (Никола́й Никола́евич Губе́нко) (born 17 August 1941) is a Soviet actor, film director and screenwriter.
Nikolay Gamaleya
Nikolay Fyodorovich Gamaleya (Микола Федорович Гамалія; Никола́й Фёдорович Гамале́я; – 29 March 1949) was a Ukrainian physician and scientist who played a pioneering role in microbiology and va...
Nikolay Fyodorovich Gamaleya (Микола Федорович Гамалія; Никола́й Фёдорович Гамале́я; – 29 March 1949) was a Ukrainian physician and scientist who played a pioneering role in microbiology and va...
Nikolay Gikalo
Nikolay Fedorovich Gikalo (Мікалай Гікала) (March 8, 1897, Odessa – April 25, 1938) was a Soviet revolutionary and statesman.
Nikolay Fedorovich Gikalo (Мікалай Гікала) (March 8, 1897, Odessa – April 25, 1938) was a Soviet revolutionary and statesman.
Nina Arkina
Nina Arkina (1891 – 1980) was a Russian-born Norwegian writer.
Nina Arkina (1891 – 1980) was a Russian-born Norwegian writer.
Nonna Grishayeva
Nonna Valentinovna Grishayeva (Нонна Валентиновна Гришаева; July 21, 1971) is an Russian actress stage and film, comedienne and singer.
Nonna Valentinovna Grishayeva (Нонна Валентиновна Гришаева; July 21, 1971) is an Russian actress stage and film, comedienne and singer.
Oksana Grishuk
Oksana Vladimirovna Grishuk is a Russian ice dancer.
Oksana Vladimirovna Grishuk is a Russian ice dancer.
Oleg Maisenberg
Oleg Maisenberg is a Russian-Austrian pianist and teacher.
Oleg Maisenberg is a Russian-Austrian pianist and teacher.
Oleksandr Holokolosov (football manager)
Oleksandr Holokolosov (Олександр Миколайович Голоколосов, Russian Romanization: Alexander Golokolosov) is an Odessa-native Soviet footballer and a Ukrainian football manger.
Oleksandr Holokolosov (Олександр Миколайович Голоколосов, Russian Romanization: Alexander Golokolosov) is an Odessa-native Soviet footballer and a Ukrainian football manger.
Oleksandr Holokolosov (footballer born 1976)
Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Holokolosov is a former Ukrainian footballer.
Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Holokolosov is a former Ukrainian footballer.
Olena Vitrychenko
Olena Ihorivna Vitrychenko (Олена Ігорівна Вітриченко; born 25 November 1976 in Odessa, USSR) is an Individual Rhythmic Gymnast.
Olena Ihorivna Vitrychenko (Олена Ігорівна Вітриченко; born 25 November 1976 in Odessa, USSR) is an Individual Rhythmic Gymnast.
Olexander Beyderman
Olexander Abramovytsch Beyderman (Ukrainian Олександр Абрамович Бейдерман, Scientific transliteration Oleksandr Abramovyč Bejderman; also: Bejderman ; * 1949 in Odessa) is a Soviet-Ukrainian...
Olexander Abramovytsch Beyderman (Ukrainian Олександр Абрамович Бейдерман, Scientific transliteration Oleksandr Abramovyč Bejderman; also: Bejderman ; * 1949 in Odessa) is a Soviet-Ukrainian...
Olga Orlova (Ukrainian figure skater)
Olga Orlova (born October 9, 1984 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian figure skater.
Olga Orlova (born October 9, 1984 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian figure skater.
Olga Shkurnova
Olga Dmitrievna Shkurnova (born March 23, 1962 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a former Soviet competitive volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist.
Olga Dmitrievna Shkurnova (born March 23, 1962 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a former Soviet competitive volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist.
Osip Braz
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz was a Russian Jewish realist painter.
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz was a Russian Jewish realist painter.
Paul List
Paul M. List (פאול ליסט, Павел Лист; September 9, 1887, Odessa – 1954) was a Ukrainian–German–British chess player.
Paul M. List (פאול ליסט, Павел Лист; September 9, 1887, Odessa – 1954) was a Ukrainian–German–British chess player.
Pavel Samuilovich Urysohn
Pavel Samuilovich Urysohn, Pavel Uryson (Па́вел Самуи́лович Урысо́н) (February 3, 1898, Odessa – August 17, 1924, Batz-sur-Mer) was a Jewish mathematician who is best known for his contribution...
Pavel Samuilovich Urysohn, Pavel Uryson (Па́вел Самуи́лович Урысо́н) (February 3, 1898, Odessa – August 17, 1924, Batz-sur-Mer) was a Jewish mathematician who is best known for his contribution...
Petr Nakonechnyi
Petr "Odessit" Nakonechnyi is a Ukrainian welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of the Captain Odessa gym in Odessa.
Petr "Odessit" Nakonechnyi is a Ukrainian welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of the Captain Odessa gym in Odessa.
Petro Nakonechnyi
Petro Nakonechnyi is a Ukrainian welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of the Captain Odessa gym in Odessa.
Petro Nakonechnyi is a Ukrainian welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of the Captain Odessa gym in Odessa.
Petro Stojan
Petro Evstaf'evic Stojan (, also known by the pseudonyms Ribaulb, Radovich and Šulerc) (born June 22, 1884 in Izmail, Bessarabia, died May 3, 1961 in Nice) was a Russian esperantist, bibliograp...
Petro Evstaf'evic Stojan (, also known by the pseudonyms Ribaulb, Radovich and Šulerc) (born June 22, 1884 in Izmail, Bessarabia, died May 3, 1961 in Nice) was a Russian esperantist, bibliograp...
Prince Mikhail Cantacuzène
Mikhail Mikhailovich Cantacuzène, Prince Cantacuzène, Count Speransky was an Russian general.
Mikhail Mikhailovich Cantacuzène, Prince Cantacuzène, Count Speransky was an Russian general.
Pyotr Schmidt
Pyotr Petrovich Schmidt (Пётр Петрович Шмидт; – ) was one of the leaders of the Sevastopol Uprising during the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Pyotr Petrovich Schmidt (Пётр Петрович Шмидт; – ) was one of the leaders of the Sevastopol Uprising during the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Rachel Cohen-Kagan
Rachel Cohen-Kagan (רחל כהן-כגן, born Rachel Lubersky on 19 February 1888, died 15 October 1982) was a Zionist activist and Israeli politician, and one of only two women to sign the Israel...
Rachel Cohen-Kagan (רחל כהן-כגן, born Rachel Lubersky on 19 February 1888, died 15 October 1982) was a Zionist activist and Israeli politician, and one of only two women to sign the Israel...
Rebecca Weintraub
Rebecca Weintraub (1873-July 30, 1952) was an actress in the Yiddish Theater who was born in Odessa, Russian Empire.
Rebecca Weintraub (1873-July 30, 1952) was an actress in the Yiddish Theater who was born in Odessa, Russian Empire.
Regina Derieva
Regina Derieva is a Russian poet and writer who has published twenty books of poetry, essays, and prose.
Regina Derieva is a Russian poet and writer who has published twenty books of poetry, essays, and prose.
Reuben Ewing
Reuben Ewing (born Reuben Cohen on November 30, 1899) was a Jewish Russian-American baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Reuben Ewing (born Reuben Cohen on November 30, 1899) was a Jewish Russian-American baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Rinar Valeyev
Rinar Salavatovych Valeyev (born 22 August 1987, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who is currently playing for Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, a club in t...
Rinar Salavatovych Valeyev (born 22 August 1987, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who is currently playing for Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih, a club in t...
Rodion Malinovsky
Rodion Yakovlevich Malinovsky was a Soviet military commander in World War II and Defense Minister of the Soviet Union in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Rodion Yakovlevich Malinovsky was a Soviet military commander in World War II and Defense Minister of the Soviet Union in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Roman Karmen
Roman Lazarevich Karmen (Рома́н Ла́заревич Карме́н) (16 November 1906 Odessa – 28 April 1978 Moscow) was a Soviet war camera-man and film director and one of the most influential figures in doc...
Roman Lazarevich Karmen (Рома́н Ла́заревич Карме́н) (16 November 1906 Odessa – 28 April 1978 Moscow) was a Soviet war camera-man and film director and one of the most influential figures in doc...
Roman Pelts
Roman Shlemovich Pelts (born August 11, 1937) a Ukrainian-Canadian chess master, born in Odessa.
Roman Shlemovich Pelts (born August 11, 1937) a Ukrainian-Canadian chess master, born in Odessa.
Rostislav Yankovsky
Rostislav Ivanovich Yankovsky (Расьціслаў Янкоўскі, Ростислав Иванович Янковский) is a major Belarusian actor.
Rostislav Ivanovich Yankovsky (Расьціслаў Янкоўскі, Ростислав Иванович Янковский) is a major Belarusian actor.
Ruslan Goncharov
Ruslan Nikolaevich Goncharov is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Ruslan Nikolaevich Goncharov is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Ruslan Valeyev
Ruslan Valeyev (Руслан Салаватович Валєєв; born 31 October 1981, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, now Ukraine) is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who currently plays for FC Shin...
Ruslan Valeyev (Руслан Салаватович Валєєв; born 31 October 1981, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, now Ukraine) is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who currently plays for FC Shin...
Sam Palatnik
Semon (Sam) Alexandrovich Palatnik (Семён Александрович Палатник, Олександрович Палатнік, born March 26, 1950) is a Ukrainian-American chess Grandmaster, born in Odessa.
Semon (Sam) Alexandrovich Palatnik (Семён Александрович Палатник, Олександрович Палатнік, born March 26, 1950) is a Ukrainian-American chess Grandmaster, born in Odessa.
Samuel Gezalian
Samuel Gezalian (Սամվէլ Գյոզալյան, Самвел Гезалян; born 12 September 1970 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is an Armenian ice dancer who has represented the Soviet Union, Belarus, Germany...
Samuel Gezalian (Սամվէլ Գյոզալյան, Самвел Гезалян; born 12 September 1970 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is an Armenian ice dancer who has represented the Soviet Union, Belarus, Germany...
Samuil Feinberg
Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg (Самуи́л Евге́ньевич Фе́йнберг; 26 May 1890, Odessa – 22 October 1962, Moscow) was a Russian and Soviet composer and pianist.
Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg (Самуи́л Евге́ньевич Фе́йнберг; 26 May 1890, Odessa – 22 October 1962, Moscow) was a Russian and Soviet composer and pianist.
Sara Adler
Sara Adler (née Levitskaya, Britannica gives Levitsky; 1858 – April 28, 1953) was a Russian Jewish actress in Yiddish theater who made her career mainly in the United States.
Sara Adler (née Levitskaya, Britannica gives Levitsky; 1858 – April 28, 1953) was a Russian Jewish actress in Yiddish theater who made her career mainly in the United States.
Sasha Chorny
Sasha Chorny (alternative spelling Cherny) (Са́ша Чёрный), real name Alexander Mikhailovich Glickberg, (Александр Михайлович Гликберг) (13 October 1880 N.S. – 5 July 1932) was a Russ...
Sasha Chorny (alternative spelling Cherny) (Са́ша Чёрный), real name Alexander Mikhailovich Glickberg, (Александр Михайлович Гликберг) (13 October 1880 N.S. – 5 July 1932) was a Russ...
Semyon Poltavskiy
Semyon Vladimirovich Poltavskiy (Семён Владимирович Полтавский) (born February 8, 1981 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a volleyball player from Russia, who was a member of the Men's National Team t...
Semyon Vladimirovich Poltavskiy (Семён Владимирович Полтавский) (born February 8, 1981 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a volleyball player from Russia, who was a member of the Men's National Team t...
Serge Semenenko
Serge Semenenko (1903 - April 24, 1980) was an innovative Ukrainian-born Hollywood banker in the 1950s and 1960s, representing the First National Bank of Boston.
Serge Semenenko (1903 - April 24, 1980) was an innovative Ukrainian-born Hollywood banker in the 1950s and 1960s, representing the First National Bank of Boston.
Sergei Kotov
Sergei Kotov (born April 06, 1985 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is an Israeli figure skater.
Sergei Kotov (born April 06, 1985 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is an Israeli figure skater.
Sergei Natanovich Bernstein
Sergei Natanovich Bernstein was a Russian and Soviet mathematician who was born in Odessa, Imperial Russia and died in Moscow, USSR. He is known for contributions to partial differential equatio...
Sergei Natanovich Bernstein was a Russian and Soviet mathematician who was born in Odessa, Imperial Russia and died in Moscow, USSR. He is known for contributions to partial differential equatio...
Sergei Pankejeff
Sergei Konstantinovitch Pankejeff was a Russian aristocrat from Odessa best known for being a patient of Sigmund Freud, who gave him the pseudonym of Wolf Man to protect his identity, afte...
Sergei Konstantinovitch Pankejeff was a Russian aristocrat from Odessa best known for being a patient of Sigmund Freud, who gave him the pseudonym of Wolf Man to protect his identity, afte...
Sergei Sychyov
Sergei Sychyov (born February 6, 1977 in Odessa ) is a Ukrainian ice dancer who also competed internationally for Estonia.
Sergei Sychyov (born February 6, 1977 in Odessa ) is a Ukrainian ice dancer who also competed internationally for Estonia.
Sergei Verbillo
Sergei Oleksandrovych Verbillo (Сергій Олександрович Вербілло, born July 21, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Sergei Oleksandrovych Verbillo (Сергій Олександрович Вербілло, born July 21, 1984 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian ice dancer.
Sergey Snegov
Sergey Snegov (20 August 1910, Odessa February 1994, alternately "Sergei Snegov") was a Soviet science fiction writer.
Sergey Snegov (20 August 1910, Odessa February 1994, alternately "Sergei Snegov") was a Soviet science fiction writer.
Serhiy Koridze
Serhiy Hivivych Koridze, is a Ukrainian futsal player.
Serhiy Hivivych Koridze, is a Ukrainian futsal player.
Shura Cherkassky
Shura Cherkassky (Шура Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian- American classical pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire.
Shura Cherkassky (Шура Черкасский; 7 October 1909 – 27 December 1995) was a Russian- American classical pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire.
Sidney Reilly
Lieutenant Sidney George Reilly, MC, famously known as the Ace of Spies, was a Jewish Russian-born adventurer and secret agent employed by Scotland Yard, the British Secret Service Bureau ...
Lieutenant Sidney George Reilly, MC, famously known as the Ace of Spies, was a Jewish Russian-born adventurer and secret agent employed by Scotland Yard, the British Secret Service Bureau ...
Sonya Adler
Sonya ("Sophia") Adler (died 1886), born Sonya Oberlander, early stage name Sonya Michelson, was one of the first women to perform in Yiddish theater in Imperial Russia.
Sonya ("Sophia") Adler (died 1886), born Sonya Oberlander, early stage name Sonya Michelson, was one of the first women to perform in Yiddish theater in Imperial Russia.
Stella Zakharova
Stella Zakharova (born 12 July 1963 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a retired gymnast who competed internationally for the former Soviet Union between 1977 and 1982.
Stella Zakharova (born 12 July 1963 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a retired gymnast who competed internationally for the former Soviet Union between 1977 and 1982.
Svetlana Martynchik
Svetlana Yuryevna Martynchik (Светла́на Ю́рьевна Марты́нчик; born 1965 in Odessa, Soviet Union) is a Russian writer and artist who has also published under the pseudonym Max Frei.
Svetlana Yuryevna Martynchik (Светла́на Ю́рьевна Марты́нчик; born 1965 in Odessa, Soviet Union) is a Russian writer and artist who has also published under the pseudonym Max Frei.
Sviatoslav Richter
Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was a Soviet pianist well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique, and vast repertoire.
Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was a Soviet pianist well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique, and vast repertoire.
Tatiana Gutsu
Tatiana Konstantinivna Gutsu (Тетяна Константинівна Гуцу, Тatiana Guţu; born September 5, 1976 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian (and former Soviet) gymnast, winner of the 1992 Olympic all-around title.
Tatiana Konstantinivna Gutsu (Тетяна Константинівна Гуцу, Тatiana Guţu; born September 5, 1976 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian (and former Soviet) gymnast, winner of the 1992 Olympic all-around title.
Theodore Ritch
Theodore Ritch (Odessa, 1894-1943) was a Russian tenor.
Theodore Ritch (Odessa, 1894-1943) was a Russian tenor.
Tossy Spivakovsky
Nathan "Tossy" Spivakovsky (23 December 1906 - 20 July 1998) was a Jewish Russian-born, German-trained violinist, who taught in Australia and later settled in the United States.
Nathan "Tossy" Spivakovsky (23 December 1906 - 20 July 1998) was a Jewish Russian-born, German-trained violinist, who taught in Australia and later settled in the United States.
Vadym Deonas
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Vadym Deonas formerly known as Vadym Vinokurov is a professional Ukrainian football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Dinamo Brest.
Valentin Glushko
Valentin Petrovich Glushko or Valentyn Petrovych Hlushko was a Soviet engineer, and the principal Soviet designer of rocket engines during the Soviet/American Space Race.
Valentin Petrovich Glushko or Valentyn Petrovych Hlushko was a Soviet engineer, and the principal Soviet designer of rocket engines during the Soviet/American Space Race.
Valentin Kataev
Valentin Petrovich Kataev was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the de...
Valentin Petrovich Kataev was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the de...
Valentyn Symonenko
Valentyn Symonenko (Валентин Костянтинович Симоненко; b. July 4, 1940 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian statesman.
Valentyn Symonenko (Валентин Костянтинович Симоненко; b. July 4, 1940 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian statesman.
Vazgen Azrojan
Vazgen Azrojan (born January 22, 1977 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Armenian retired ice dancer.
Vazgen Azrojan (born January 22, 1977 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Armenian retired ice dancer.
Vazgen Azroyan
Vazgen Azrojan (born January 22, 1977 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Armenian retired ice dancer.
Vazgen Azrojan (born January 22, 1977 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an Armenian retired ice dancer.
Vera Alexandrovna Tiscenko Calder
Vera Alexandrovna Tiscenko (28 August 1902 - 13 October 1983) was a Russian actress of Polish descent and member of the Moscow Art Theatre who lived through five revolutions.
Vera Alexandrovna Tiscenko (28 August 1902 - 13 October 1983) was a Russian actress of Polish descent and member of the Moscow Art Theatre who lived through five revolutions.
Vereslav Eingorn
Vereslav Eingorn is a Soviet and Ukrainian chess grandmaster, coach and author.
Vereslav Eingorn is a Soviet and Ukrainian chess grandmaster, coach and author.
Victor Lidskii
Victor Borisovich Lidskii (4 May 1924, Odessa – 29 July 2008, Moscow) was a Soviet and Ukrainian mathematician who worked in spectral theory, operator theory, and shell theory.
Victor Borisovich Lidskii (4 May 1924, Odessa – 29 July 2008, Moscow) was a Soviet and Ukrainian mathematician who worked in spectral theory, operator theory, and shell theory.
Victoria Stadnik
Victoria Stadnik is an Individual Rhythmic Gymnast who competed at the 1995 and 1996 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
Victoria Stadnik is an Individual Rhythmic Gymnast who competed at the 1995 and 1996 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
Viktor Petrenko
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Viktor Vasylovych Petrenko (Віктор Васильович Петренко; born June 27, 1969) is a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater who represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team, and Ukraine during...
Viktor Selyavin
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Viktor Alekseyevich Selyavin Виктор Алексеевич Селявин (1875–1945) was a leading tenor of the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater.
Viktoriya Kutuzova
Viktoriya Kutuzova (Вікторія Кутузова, born August 19, 1988 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a female tennis player from Ukraine.
Viktoriya Kutuzova (Вікторія Кутузова, born August 19, 1988 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a female tennis player from Ukraine.
Vitali Dubina
Vitali Dubina (born May 11, 1980 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian pair skater who competed for both Ukraine and Russia.
Vitali Dubina (born May 11, 1980 in Odessa) is a Ukrainian pair skater who competed for both Ukraine and Russia.
Vladimir Arnold
Vladimir Igorevich Arnold (alternative spelling Arnol'd, Влади́мир И́горевич Арно́льд, 12 June 1937 – 3 June 2010) was a Soviet and Russian mathematician.
Vladimir Igorevich Arnold (alternative spelling Arnol'd, Влади́мир И́горевич Арно́льд, 12 June 1937 – 3 June 2010) was a Soviet and Russian mathematician.
Vladimir de Pachmann
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Vladimir von Pachmann or Pachman (27 July 1848 – 6 January 1933) was a pianist of Russian-German ethnicity, especially noted for performing the works of Chopin, and also for his ecce...
Vladimir Portnoi
Vladimir Portnoi is a former Soviet gymnast.
Vladimir Portnoi is a former Soviet gymnast.
Vladimir Strelnikov
Vladimir Strelnikov (born 1939) is a Ukrainian artist and former Soviet dissident.
Vladimir Strelnikov (born 1939) is a Ukrainian artist and former Soviet dissident.
Vladimir Tukmakov
Vladimir Borisovich Tukmakov (born March 5, 1946 in Odessa) is a Jewish-Ukrainian chess grandmaster.
Vladimir Borisovich Tukmakov (born March 5, 1946 in Odessa) is a Jewish-Ukrainian chess grandmaster.
Vsevolod Abramovich
Vsevolod Mikhaylovich Abramovich (Всеволод Михайлович Абрамович) (August 11, 1890 - April 24, 1913) was a pioneering aviator.
Vsevolod Mikhaylovich Abramovich (Всеволод Михайлович Абрамович) (August 11, 1890 - April 24, 1913) was a pioneering aviator.
Waldemar Haffkine
Waldemar Mordecai Wolff Haffkine, CIE (Мордехай-Вольф Хавкин) (15 March 1860, Odessa, Russian Empire - 26 October 1930, Lausanne, Switzerland) was a Russian Jewish bacteriologist, whose career w...
Waldemar Mordecai Wolff Haffkine, CIE (Мордехай-Вольф Хавкин) (15 March 1860, Odessa, Russian Empire - 26 October 1930, Lausanne, Switzerland) was a Russian Jewish bacteriologist, whose career w...
Wassily Sapellnikoff
Wassily Sapellnikoff (17 March 1941), was a Russian pianist.
Wassily Sapellnikoff (17 March 1941), was a Russian pianist.
Wilfred Dunderdale
Wilfred Albert (Biffy) Dunderdale (24 December 1899 – 13 November 1990) was a British spy and intelligence officer.
Wilfred Albert (Biffy) Dunderdale (24 December 1899 – 13 November 1990) was a British spy and intelligence officer.
Wilgelm Vitgeft
Wilgelm Karlovich Vitgeft, sometimes written Wilhelm and Withöft was an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy, noted for his service in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905.
Wilgelm Karlovich Vitgeft, sometimes written Wilhelm and Withöft was an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy, noted for his service in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905.
William Walcot
William Walcot was a British architect graphic artist and etcher, notable as a practitioner of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
William Walcot was a British architect graphic artist and etcher, notable as a practitioner of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
Yakov Blumkin
Yakov Grigoryevich Blumkin was a Left Socialist-Revolutionary, assassin, Bolshevik and an agent of Cheka and State Political Directorate.
Yakov Grigoryevich Blumkin was a Left Socialist-Revolutionary, assassin, Bolshevik and an agent of Cheka and State Political Directorate.
Yakov Smirnoff
Yakov Smirnoff (born 24 January 1951) is a comedian who emigrated to America from the USSR. He was popular in the 1980s for comedy performances in which he used irony and word play to contrast l...
Yakov Smirnoff (born 24 January 1951) is a comedian who emigrated to America from the USSR. He was popular in the 1980s for comedy performances in which he used irony and word play to contrast l...
Yakov Zak
Yakov Izrailevich Zak (Яків Ізраїлович Зак), (Яков Израилевич Зак), Jiakov Israilevič Sak; Odessa, - Moscow, June 28, 1976) was a Soviet pianist and teacher of Jewish extraction.
Yakov Izrailevich Zak (Яків Ізраїлович Зак), (Яков Израилевич Зак), Jiakov Israilevič Sak; Odessa, - Moscow, June 28, 1976) was a Soviet pianist and teacher of Jewish extraction.
Yaroslav Vynokur
Yaroslav Vynokur (born June 6, 1974, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a professional Russian billiards player from Ukraine.
Yaroslav Vynokur (born June 6, 1974, Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is a professional Russian billiards player from Ukraine.
Yehuda Dranitzki
Yehuda Dranitzki (יהודה דרניצקי, born 26 April 1910, died 14 June 2002) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Alignment and Mapam between 1974 and 1977.
Yehuda Dranitzki (יהודה דרניצקי, born 26 April 1910, died 14 June 2002) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Alignment and Mapam between 1974 and 1977.
Yevgeni Petrov (writer)
Yevgeni Petrov (Yevgeni Petrovich Kataev; Евгений Петрович Петров, Євген Петрович Катаєв; in Odessa – July 2, 1942) was an extremely popular Soviet author of the 1920s and 1930s, who worked...
Yevgeni Petrov (Yevgeni Petrovich Kataev; Евгений Петрович Петров, Євген Петрович Катаєв; in Odessa – July 2, 1942) was an extremely popular Soviet author of the 1920s and 1930s, who worked...
Yevgeni Starikov
Yevgeni Starikov, also known as Eugene Starikov (Евгений Стариков; born November 17, 1988) is an American soccer player of Russian-Ukrainian descent who currently plays for Tom Tomsk on lo...
Yevgeni Starikov, also known as Eugene Starikov (Евгений Стариков; born November 17, 1988) is an American soccer player of Russian-Ukrainian descent who currently plays for Tom Tomsk on lo...
Yevgeny Petrov (writer)
Yevgeny Petrov was a pen name of Yevgeny Petrovich Katayev, who was an extremely popular Soviet author of the 1920s and 1930s.
Yevgeny Petrov was a pen name of Yevgeny Petrovich Katayev, who was an extremely popular Soviet author of the 1920s and 1930s.
Yurii Bieliaiev
Yurii Bieliaiev is a Belarusian ice dancer who competes with partner Viktoria Kavaliova.
Yurii Bieliaiev is a Belarusian ice dancer who competes with partner Viktoria Kavaliova.
Ze'ev Jabotinsky
Ze'ev Jabotinsky MBE born Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was a Revisionist Zionist leader, author, orator, soldier, and founder of the Jewish Self-Defense Organization in Odessa.
Ze'ev Jabotinsky MBE born Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was a Revisionist Zionist leader, author, orator, soldier, and founder of the Jewish Self-Defense Organization in Odessa.
Zinaida Reich
Zinaida Nikolayevna Reich was a Russian actress and became one of the main stars of the Meyerhold Theatre until it was closed under Joseph Stalin.
Zinaida Nikolayevna Reich was a Russian actress and became one of the main stars of the Meyerhold Theatre until it was closed under Joseph Stalin.
Zoia Horn
Zoia Horn (born 1918 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an American librarian who is considered to be the first librarian ever to be jailed for refusing to divulge information that violated her belief in in...
Zoia Horn (born 1918 in Odessa, Ukraine) is an American librarian who is considered to be the first librarian ever to be jailed for refusing to divulge information that violated her belief in in...
Zygmunt Klukowski
Zygmunt Klukowski (23 January 1885 - 1959) was a Polish physician, historian and bibliophile.
Zygmunt Klukowski (23 January 1885 - 1959) was a Polish physician, historian and bibliophile.