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Antonina Krivoshapka
(Russian Athlete)
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Sabina Spielrein
(Psychiatrist)
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Birthdate: October 25, 1885
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 11, 1942
Sabina Spielrein was a Russian physician who also worked as a psychoanalyst, psychiatrist, and teacher during an illustrious professional career that spanned 30 years. A pioneer of psychoanalysis, Spielrein was the first person to bring in and popularize the concept of the death instinct. Sabina Spielrein was also one of the earliest psychoanalysts to study schizophrenia in detail.
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Efrem Zimbalist
(Composer, Conductor, Music educator, Violinist, University teacher)
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Nodar Kumaritashvili
(Athlete)
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Birthdate: November 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 12, 2010
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Yuri Oganessian
(Nuclear physicist known for co-discoverer of the heaviest elements in the periodic table; element oganesson named after him)
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Jānis Timma
(Basketball player)
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Vladislava Urazova
(Russian Artistic Gymnast and Olympic Gold Medalist)
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Nikita Nagornyy
(Russian Artistic Gymnast and Olympic Gold Medalist)
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Alexander Kaidanovsky
(Russian-Soviet Actor and Director Known for His Films: 'Stalker', 'The Bodyguard' and 'At Home Among Strangers')
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: July 23, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: December 3, 1995
Russian actor and director Alexander Kaidanovsky initially trained to be a welder but switched to acting later. Known for his roles in Soviet films such as At Home Among Strangers and Stalker, he also directed the drama A Simple Death, which was featured at the Cannes. His career was eventually ruined by alcoholism.
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Natalia Shaposhnikova
(Former Russian Artistic Gymnast and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
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Basta
(Russian rapper who has won fans with solo singles like)
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Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
(Politician)
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Yelena Produnova
(Russian Former Competitive Gymnast)
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Irina Allegrova
(Singer)
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Alexei Eremenko
(Finnish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a 'Attacking Midfielder')
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 24, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Former footballer Alexei Eremenko is the son of legendary Russian footballer Alexei Eremenko Sr. The Russian-born sports star grew up in Finland and made his senior debut with the Finnish club FC Jokerit. He later also won the Russian Cup with Rubin Kazan and the Finnish Cup with HJK Helsinki.
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Savielly Tartakower
(Polish-French Chess Player and Former International Grandmaster)
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Birthdate: February 21, 1887
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 4, 1956
Polish and French chess-professional Savielly Tartakower achieved several feats including winning the Polish Chess Championship twice. Counted among the most distinguished chess personalities of his time, Tartakower received the title of International Grandmaster (IGM) in 1950, the year FIDE created the title. Tartakower was also noted for his numerous aphorisms, often called Tartakoverisms; and as a chess journalist and author.
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Konstantin Lavronenko
(Soviet-Russian Actor Best Known for His Films: 'The Return' and 'The Banishment')
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Birthdate: April 20, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Soviet and Russian actor Konstantin Lavronenko is best known for his role in The Return. His performance in the 2007 film The Banishment won him a Cannes Best Actor award. He has been decorated with state awards such as the Order of Friendship. He has also appeared in the series Liquidation.
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Nina Kaptsova
(Ballet dancer)
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Birthdate: October 16, 1978
Sun Sign: Libra
Nina Kaptsova is a Russian ballet dancer who is currently associated with the internationally acclaimed dance company, Bolshoi Ballet. Over the course of her career, Kaptsova has played various roles in popular ballet acts. She has also won prestigious awards and prizes.
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Ginta Lapina
(Model)
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Dina Agisheva
(Belarusian Individual Rhythmic Gymnast and 2020 Junior European Champion with Rope)
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Birthdate: April 17, 2005
Sun Sign: Aries
Belarusian individual rhythmic gymnast Dina Aliaksandraŭna Agisheva represents Belarus since 2020. She was part of the national team at the 2020 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships and competed at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior European Championships becoming the 2020 Junior European champion with Rope winning a gold medal, and finishing fifth with Ribbon as a junior individual.
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Maria Kryuchkova
(Russian Artistic gymnast)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 7, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: March 8, 2015
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
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Eva Rivas
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Maxim Staviski
(Ice dancer)
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Birthdate: November 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Maxim Staviski is a Russian-born Bulgarian ice dancer who has won gold medals at the World Figure Skating Championships and Grand Prix Final along with his fiancée and skating partner Albena Denkova. Staviski and Denkova are the first Bulgarians to win a medal at World Championships. Staviski has also won two silver medals and a bronze medal at European Championships.
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Jean-Jacques Conceição
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