Alyona (Erzyan: Эрзямассонь Олёна, Russian: Алёна, surname is unknown, ? - 1670) was a Erzyan female ataman during the Peasant Revolt in Russia under the leadership of Stepan Razin. Peasant by birth from the Vyezdnaya sloboda of Arzamas, she was an elderly nun ("старица") before that. Commanded the detachment of about 600 men and participated in the capture of Temnikov in 1670. She was burned at the stake.
In modern day Russia, Alyona is one of the more famous names. Alyona stands for light. Today, some of the most talented and beautiful Russian women are named Alyona.
