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♒ Aquarius
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龙 Dragon
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English < Proto-Indo-European (*h₂welh₁-)
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Vladimir Salnikov: Soviet and Russian actor (1940-2010).
Born (died at age 70).
Vladimir Salnikov has 3 credits in our database.
The name Vladimir means power + great + peace.
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov (Russian: Владимир Валерьевич Сальников; born 21 May 1960) is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events. Nicknamed the "Tsar of the Pool", "Monster of the Waves" and "Leningrad Express", he was the first person to swim under fifteen minutes in the 1500 m freestyle and also the first person to swim under eight minutes in the 800 m freestyle. He was named the Male World Swimmer of the Year in 1979 and 1982 by Swimming World.
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Vladimir Salnikov was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
What movies or shows has Vladimir Salnikov been in?
Vladimir Salnikov has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tycoon (2002), The Wedding (2000), Spring Voices (1955).
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You can find more about Vladimir Salnikov on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
