Famous People Born in Moscow

Moscow has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Moscow — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

🗺️ Birthplaces in Moscow

13 Famous People born in Moscow

Alexander Aljechin (Chess player) - Moscow, Russia (May 31st, 1892)

Russian and French chess grandmaster, World Chess Champion from 1927 to 1935 and 1937 to 1946, known for aggressive attacking play.

Fyodor Dostoevsky (Writer) - Moscow, Russia (November 11th, 1821)

Russian novelist exploring human psychology and existential themes.

Fetisov Vyacheslav (Athlete, Ice Hockey) - Moscow, Russia (April 20th, 1958)

Soviet ice hockey player and two-time Olympic champion.

Alexander Grischuk (Chess player) - Moscow, Russia (October 31st, 1983)

Russian chess grandmaster, three-time World Blitz Champion.

Wassily Kandinsky (Painter) - Moscow, Russia (December 16th, 1866)

Russian painter credited as a pioneer of abstract art; major works include 'Composition VII'.

Mikhail Lermontov (Poet, Writer) - Moscow, Russia (October 15th, 1814)

Russian Romantic poet and novelist.

Nastia Liukin (Athlete, Gymnastics) - Moscow, Russia (October 30th, 1989)

American gymnast and 2008 all-around Olympic champion.

Vera Menchik (Chess player) - Moscow, Russia (February 16th, 1906)

First Women's World Chess Champion (1927–1944), pioneer for women in competitive chess.

Boris Pasternak (Poet, Writer) - Moscow, Russia (February 10th, 1890)

Russian poet and novelist; awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (1958).

Alexander Pushkin (Poet, Writer) - Moscow, Russia (June 6th, 1799)

Russian poet considered the founder of modern Russian literature.

Karina Shtotland (Novelist) - Moscow, Russia (February 1st, 1982)

Russian novelist.

Vassily Smyslov (Chess player, Singer) - Moscow, Russia (March 24th, 1921)

Soviet chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958, also a noted opera singer.

Tretiak Vladislav (Athlete, Ice Hockey) - Moscow, Russia (April 25th, 1952)

Soviet ice hockey goaltender and multiple Olympic champion.