Russian (comics)
| The Russian | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Punisher Vol. 5, #8 (November 2000) |
| Created by | Garth Ennis (writer) Steve Dillon (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Ivan Vassilovitch Dragovsky |
| Species | Human Cyborg |
| Place of origin | Earth-616 |
| Team affiliations | Gnucci Family General Kreigkopf's Army |
| Abilities | Considerable strength, stamina and durability Nigh-invulnerability Enhanced sense of smell |
The Russian (Ivan Vassilovitch Dragovsky; Russian: Иван Васильевич Драговский) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an enemy of the Punisher and Spider-Man.
Kevin Nash portrayed the character in the 2004 film The Punisher while Billy Clements portrayed him in the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Deadpool & Wolverine.