21 Notable alumni of Moscow State Institute of Culture
Updated: June 01, 2026 EliteDegrees
Moscow State Institute of Culture is ranked #5,720 in the world and #146 in Russia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 21 notable alumni from Moscow State Institute of Culture sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Moscow State Institute of Culture won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Alisa Aksyonova
1931-. (aged 95)
public figure
museum professional
Alisa Ivanovna Aksyonova is a Soviet and Russian museum director who was the permanent director of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve between 1960 and 2010 and served as its director-general 2010 to 2013. She was vice-president of the Committee of Regional Museums between 1980 and 1988 and was the vice-president of the Russian Committee of the International Council of Museums from 1988...
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2. Alyona Torganova
1980-. (aged 46)
choreographer
singer
Alyona Vladimirovna Torganova is a singer, ex-member of Russian girls band Reflex (2002–2016).
3. Ivi Eenmaa
1943-. (aged 83)
librarian
library scientist
politician
Ivi Eenmaa is an Estonian politician.
4. Vladimir Kolupaev
1964-. (aged 62)
Catholic priest
historian
Vladimir Evgenievich Kolupaev is a historian, Doctor of Historical Sciences, a graduate of the Moscow State Art and Cultural University and Catholic priest.
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5. Mikhail Men
1960-. (aged 66)
musician
politician
Mikhail Alexandrovich Men is a Russian statesman and public figure, entrepreneur, musician, composer, producer. Deputy Chairman of the Culture Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (1995–2000). Deputy Governor of the Moscow Oblast (1999–2002), Deputy Mayor of Moscow (2002–2005), Head of Administration (Governor) of the Ivanovo Oblast (2005–2013), Minister of Construction Industry, Housing and Utilities Sector (1 November...
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6. Ilshat Shabaev
1978-. (aged 48)
musician
Ilshat Shabaev is a Russian dancer, singer, choreographer, artist of musicals, performer of his own tracks. The winner of the project "Star dancing" on MTV channel. The winner of the project "Dancing" on TNT TV channel, the best dancer of Russia under the version of channel TNT. Records tracks, collaborated with a group ALL1, Ilya Myagkov (Graf) and other performers.
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7. Victor Zinchuk
1958-. (aged 68)
rock musician
guitarist
composer
Victor Ivanovich Zinchuk is a Russian guitar virtuoso, composer, arranger, Honored Artist of Russia in 2005. Golden Guitar of Russia.
8. Yekaterina Strizhenova
1968-. (aged 58)
television presenter
actor
presenter
Yekaterina Strizhenova is a Russian film and stage actress, television presenter.
9. Valentina Tolkunova
1946-2010 (aged 64)
actor
dub actor
singer
Valentina Vasilevna Tolkunova was a Soviet and Russian singer and was bestowed the title of Honored Artist of RSFSR (1979) and People’s Artist of the RSFSR (1987). Her performances exhibited a kindhearted mood and sincerity, and her voice was noted for its clarity.
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10. Denis Maydanov
1976-. (aged 50)
manufacturer
actor
composer
poet
singer
Denis Vasilyevich Maydanov is a Russian singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. An accomplished artist known throughout Russia, Maydanov also serves in the Russian State Duma as a representative of the Odintsovo constituency of Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast since 2021. He is a member of United Russia. Maydanov's accolades as an artist include the title of People's Artist of Russia, as...
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11. Aleksey Glyzin
1954-. (aged 72)
singer
guitarist
pianist
actor
radio personality
Alexey Sergeevich Glyzin is a Soviet and Russian pop singer and actor. He has received various awards, including Honored Artist of Russia (2006), and the Chanson of the Year award (2016).
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12. Nadya Dorofeeva
1990-. (aged 36)
television presenter
actor
vlogger
presenter
fashion designer
Nadiia Volodymyrivna Dorofieieva, professionally known as DOROFEEVA, is a Ukrainian pop singer, fashion designer, blogger, actress and a former member of the pop duo Vremya i Steklo, which was created and produced by Potap.
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13. Victor Shenderovich
1958-. (aged 68)
radio personality
screenwriter
satirist
opinion journalist
politician
Viktor Anatolyevich Shenderovich is a Russian satirist, writer, scriptwriter and radio host.
14. Alisa Mon
1964-. (aged 62)
singer
writer
lyricist
composer
poet
Alisa Vladimirovna Mon is a Soviet and Russian pop singer who became popular in the late 1980s after performing the song "Plantain". The second wave of popularity was associated with her 1997 hit "Diamond".
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15. Olga Vasilieva
1960-. (aged 66)
religious studies scholar
teacher
politician
historian
minister
Olga Yuryevna Vasilyeva is a Russian politician and historian, who served in Vladimir Putin's government as Minister of Education and Science (2016—2018), and as Minister of Education from May 2018 to January 2020.
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16. Ruslan Alekhno
1981-. (aged 45)
singer
Ruslan Fyodorovich Alekhno is a Belarusian-Russian singer who rose to popularity after winning Narodniy Artist – 2, the Russian version of Pop Idol. Alekhno received the Medal of Francysk Skaryna in 2019.
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17. Kseniya Novikova
1980-. (aged 46)
writer
record producer
public figure
actor
poet
Ksenia Andreyevna Novikova is a Russian singer. She is the soloist of the female pop group Blestyashchiye.
18. Leonid Agutin
1968-. (aged 58)
composer
principal director
songwriter
guitarist
director
Leonid Nikolayevich Agutin is a Russian pop musician and songwriter, Meritorious Artist of Russia (2008). He has been active since the 1990s. He has released ten albums and three compilation albums.
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19. Igor Nikolayev
1960-. (aged 66)
manufacturer
writer
composer
poet
guitarist
Igor Yuryevich Nikolayev is a Russian composer, singer and songwriter.
20. Bogdan Titomir
1967-. (aged 59)
dancer
record producer
manufacturer
master of ceremonies
showman
Bogdan Titomir is a Russian rapper and disc jockey, who began his career in a popular 1990s duo Car-Man. Although Titomir's style derives from western stars such as MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice, as well as C&C Music Factory, he has established his own distinct style as a pop and rap performer as well as a DJ.
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21. Lolita Milyavskaya
1963-. (aged 63)
television presenter
presenter
actor
singer
director
Lolita Markovna Milyavskaya, known mononymously as Lolita, is a Russian singer, actress, TV and film director. She was born in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, former Ukrainian SSR.
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