Leonov (masculine, ) or Leonova (feminine, ) is a Russian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Aleksandra Leonova (born 1964), Russian women's basketball player * Aleksandr Leonov (born 1978), Russian boxer * Alena Leonova (born 1990), Russian figure skater *

Alexei Leonov Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov. (30 May 1934 – 11 October 2019) was a Soviet and Russian cosmonaut and aviator, Soviet Air Forces, Air Force major general, writer, and artist. On 18 March 1965, he became the first person to conduct a Extravehic ...

(1934–2019), Russian/Soviet cosmonaut; the first person to walk in space * Elena Leonova (born 1973), Russian Soviet pair skater * Leonid Leonov, prominent Soviet novelist * Nikolai Leonov, Soviet KGB officer * Sergey Leonov (born 1983), Russian politician * Viktor Leonov (1916–2003), Soviet Sailor and two time

Hero of the Soviet Union The title Hero of the Soviet Union () was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded together with the Order of Lenin personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society. The title was awarded both ...

Yevgeny Leonov Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov (; 2 September 1926 – 29 January 1994) was a Soviet and Russian actor who played main parts in several of the most famous Soviet films, such as '' Gentlemen of Fortune'', '' Mimino'' and '' Striped Trip''. Called "one ...

, popular Soviet actor * Ihor Leonov, Ukrainian footballer, defender, known for playing with Shakhtar Donetsk

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