The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.

The history of Zionism and Israel is written in a large part with a Russian accent. Russian- speaking Jewish leaders, pioneers, fighters, entrepreneurs, poets, scientists and athletes took part in many victories of the Jewish national movement and the Jewish State, influenced key decisions, sacrificed their blood and sweat, their freedom and even their lives for the future of their nation in their homeland.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary year, The Jerusalem Post, with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, is pleased to present a selection of 70 outstanding men and women of Russian-Jewish origins who have made great contributions to the country. Many of those names are well-known; some, less prominent, but all deserve recognition. Historical figures and contemporaries, they represent more than 150 years of the deep involvement of Russian-speaking Jewry in the great work of Jewish national revival.

From refusenik Natan Sharansky, who has displayed great heroism throughout this life, to Dr. Kira Radinsky, Chief Scientist and Director of Data Science at eBay, who exemplifies what it means to be part of the start-up nation; from Zionist pioneer Moshe Lilienblum to prominent athlete Alex Averbuch, our selection is diverse, multi-faceted and compelling. What our selection is not, however, is comprehensive. The Russian-speaking Jewish world is robust, and it is simply impossible to select “the best.” We sought to present just a sampling of the mighty whole – 70 faces, names and stories that represent its history of contribution, sacrifice and achievement. We hope you will enjoy this humble effort.