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List Of People From Yekaterinburg
This is a list of notable people who were born or have lived in Yekaterinburg (1924–1991: ''Sverdlovsk''), Russia. Born in Yekaterinburg 18th and 19th century 1701–1900 * Ivan Polzunov (1728–1766), Russian inventor. He created the first steam engine in Russia and the first two-cylinder engine in the world. * Juvenaly of Alaska (1761–1796), Protomartyr of America, was a hieromartyr and member of the first group of Orthodox missionaries who came from the monastery of Valaam to evangelize the native inhabitants of Alaska * Fyodor Mikhaylovich Reshetnikov, Fyodor Reshetnikov (1841–1871), Russian author * Peter Ermakov (1884–1952), Russian Bolshevik, notable as having been among those responsible for the execution of the deposed Tsar Nicholas II, his wife, their children, and their retinue * Pyotr Tayozhny (1887–1952), Russian sculptor * Julian Shchutsky (1897–1938), Russian sinologist 20th century 1901–1930 * Grigori Aleksandr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coat Of Arms Of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk Oblast)
A coat typically is an outer garment for the upper body as worn by either gender for warmth or fashion. Coats typically have long sleeves and are open down the front and closing by means of buttons, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, toggles, a belt, or a combination of some of these. Other possible features include collars, shoulder straps and hoods. Etymology ''Coat'' is one of the earliest clothing category words in English, attested as far back as the early Middle Ages. (''See also'' Clothing terminology.) The Oxford English Dictionary traces ''coat'' in its modern meaning to c. 1300, when it was written ''cote'' or ''cotte''. The word coat stems from Old French and then Latin ''cottus.'' It originates from the Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European word for woolen clothes. An early use of ''coat'' in English is Mail (armour), coat of mail (chainmail), a tunic-like garment of metal rings, usually knee- or mid-calf length. History The origins of the Western-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Popov 006
Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander and Aleksandr. Related names and diminutives include Iskandar, Alec, Alek, Alex, Alexandre, Aleks, Aleksa and Sander; feminine forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Sasha. Etymology The name ''Alexander'' originates from the (; 'defending men' or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb (; 'to ward off, avert, defend') and the noun (, genitive: , ; meaning 'man'). It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek names expressing "battle-prowess", in this case the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line. The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym , , (/Alexandra/), written in the Linear B syllabic script. Alaksandu, alternatively called ''Alakasandu'' or ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valeria SAVINYKH, Cagnes (cropped)
Valeria may refer to: People * Valeria (given name), a female given name * The gens Valeria, a family at Rome * Valeria (ancient Roman women), a name used in ancient Rome for women of the gens Valeria * Saint Valeria (other), several saints * Valeriya (born 1968), Russian pop star Places * Valeria, a late Roman province in Suburbicaria * Valeria, Iowa, United States * Valeria, Spain (Roman City), an important Roman city and one of the three major cities (with Segobriga and Ercavica) in the modern province of Cuenca * Valeria (fictional planet), a planet in the Lensman universe * Valeria, the name of Fay D. Flourite's native world in '' Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'' * 611 Valeria, a 57-km (35-mile) wide asteroid Other uses * Valeria (Conan the Barbarian), a prominent character in the tales of Conan * ''Valeria'' (Takemitsu), a 1965 chamber music composition by Tōru Takemitsu * ''Valeria'' (1966 TV series), a Mexican telenovela * ''Valeria'' (2009 TV series), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Russia 2010 Winner
Miss (pronounced ) is an English language honorific typically used for a girl, for an unmarried woman (when not using another title such as "Doctor" or "Dame"), or for a married woman retaining her maiden name. Originating in the 17th century, it is a contraction of ''mistress''. Its counterparts are Mrs., used for a married women who has taken her husband's name, and Ms., which can be used for married or unmarried women. The plural ''Misses'' may be used, such as in ''The Misses Doe''. The traditional French "Mademoiselle" (abbreviation "Mlle") may also be used as the plural in English language conversation or correspondence. In Australian, British, and Irish schools the term 'miss' is often used by pupils in addressing any female teacher. Use alone as a form of address ''Miss'' is an honorific for addressing a woman who is not married, and is known by her maiden name. It is a shortened form of ''mistress'', and departed from ''misses/missus'' which became used to signify mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julija Pidluschnaja 2012 Jump & Fly
Julija () or Jūlija is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: *Julija Beniuseviciute (1845–1921), Lithuanian/Samogitian writer (pen name Žemaitė) *Julija Matej (born 1925), Serbian athlete *Julija Portjanko (born 1983), Macedonian handball player *Julija Pranaitytė (1881–1944), Lithuanian newspaper editor, book publisher, and traveller *Jūlija Sokolova (born 1991), Latvian football striker *Julija Stepanenko (born 1977), Latvian politician and lawyer *Julija Stoliarenko (born 1993), Lithuanian mixed martial arts and Lethwei fighter *Jūlija Vansoviča (born 1975), Latvian fencer See also *Yuliya, given name *Julia Julia is usually a feminine given name. It is a Latinate feminine form of the name Julio and Julius. (For further details on etymology, see the Wiktionary entry "Julius".) The given name ''Julia'' had been in use throughout Late Antiquity (e.g ..., given name {{given name Lithuanian feminine given names Latvian feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sessina
Vera Valeryevna Sessina (russian: Вера Валерьевна Сесина, born 23 February 1986) is a Russian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2007 World All-around silver medalist, the 2006 European All-around Champion, two time (2006, 2005) Grand Prix Final All-around champion and three time (2008, 2007, 2003) Grand Prix Final All-around silver medalist. She was known for her high releve during her pivot. Career Sessina began training in rhythmic gymnastics in 1993 and eventually moved to the Russian training center in Novogorsk. At the 2002 European Championships in Granada, she performed only one routine, but was noticed because of her flexibility, stability and clean performance. The same year, she took part in an international event in Thiais (France) and won some medals on various apparatus. In 2003, she performed well on the Grand Prix circuit. In 2005, Sessina competed at the 2005 World Championships. She placed fifth in all-around qualifications but did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elena Melnik Crop
Elena may refer to: People * Elena (given name), including a list of people and characters with this name * Joan Ignasi Elena (born 1968), Catalan politician * Francine Elena (born 1986), British poet Geography * Elena (town), a town in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria ** Elena Municipality * Elena (village), a village in Haskovo Province Film and television * ''Elena'' (2011 film), a 2011 Russian film * ''Elena'' (2012 film), a Brazilian film * ''Elena'' (TV series), a Mexican telenovela * ''Elena of Avalor'', an American TV series * ''Daniele Cortis'', a 1947 Italian film also known as ''Elena'' Music * ''Elena'' (Cavalli), a 1659 opera by Francesco Cavalli * ''Elena'' (Mayr), an 1814 opera by Mayr * "Elena" (song), a 1979 song by The Marc Tanner Band * ''Elena'', an EP by Puerto Muerto Other * ''Elena'' (play), a Cebuano play by Vicente Sotto * Extra Low ENergy Antiproton ring, a storage ring in the Antiproton Decelerator facility at CERN * Hurricane Elena See al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolaj Pankratov By Ivan Isaev From Russian Ski Magazine
Nikolaj is a Danish given name, derived from the name Nicholas. Many different ways of spelling the name have been approved in Denmark. It may refer to: * Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard, Danish artist * Nicolaj Agger, Danish professional football player * Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Danish actor * Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, Danish teacher, writer, poet, philosopher, historian, pastor and politician * Nikolaj Koppel, Danish musician Nikolaj Groth : (born in 1994) actor * Nikolaj Hansen (footballer, born 1987), Danish footballer for FC Roskilde * Nikolaj Hansen (footballer, born 1993), Danish footballer for Víkingur * Nikolaj Hübbe. balletmaster of the Royal Danish Ballet and former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet * Nikolaj Nyholm, Danish serial technology entrepreneur and investor * Nikolaj Znaider Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider (born 5 July 1975 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish violinist and conductor. Biography Szeps-Znaider was born in Copenhagen to Polish-Jewish pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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