Elena Nikolaeva or Yelena Nikolayeva (Russian: Елена Николаева) may refer to: Elena Nikolaeva (journalist) (born 1985), Russian journalist Elena Nikolaeva (actress) (born 1983), Russian actress Elena Nikolaeva (poet) (1936–2011), Soviet and Russian poet and translator Elena Nikolaeva (politician) (born 1969), Russian politician and businesswoman Yelena Nikolayeva (racewalker) (born 1966), Russian racewalker Elena Nikolaeva (film director) (born 1955), Russian film director