Russian (comics)

The Russian
The Russian in The Punisher Vol. 5, #9 (December 2000)
Art by Steve Dillon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Punisher Vol. 5, #8 (November 2000)
Created byGarth Ennis (writer)
Steve Dillon (artist)
In-story information
Full nameIvan Vassilovitch Dragovsky
SpeciesHuman Cyborg
Place of originEarth-616
Team affiliationsGnucci Family
General Kreigkopf's Army
AbilitiesConsiderable 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.