May 4

Nikolay Aleksandrovich Lvov (May 4, 1753 – December 21, 1803) was a Russian artist of the Age of Enlightenment. Lvov, an amateur of Rurikid lineage, was a polymath who contributed to geology, history, graphic arts and poetry, but is known primarily as an architect and ethnographer, compiler of the first significant collection of Russian folk songs (the Lvov-Prach collection).

Evgeny Aleshin (born May 4, 1979) is a former Russian swimmer who specialized in backstroke. He competed at the 2004 Olympics and the 2007 World Championships. In November 2010, Aleshin was banned for two years for violation of FINA DC Rule 2.4. He subsequently retired.

Pelageya Aleksandrovna Danilova (4 May 1918 – 30 July 2001) was a Russian artistic gymnast. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics, finishing within top 12 in all artistic gymnastics events, and winning one gold and one silver medal.