Alexei Andreovitch Shostakov (Russian: Алексей Андреевич Шостаков) is the Soviet Union's first official super soldier known as Red Guardian (Russian: Красный страж) and a founding member of the New Avengers.

The Red Guardian is an identity that was created as the Soviet equivalent of Captain America, although its use has continued after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In the continuity of Ultimate Marvel, the Red Guardian is adapted as two separate characters: Captain Russia and Colonel Abdul al-Rahma.

14 hours ago · Not to mention, Red Guardian is the sometimes-dour film’s comedic heartbeat, so Harbour and the character really do serve multiple integral purposes. 3) Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

Alexei Alanovich Shostakov (Russian: Алексей Аланович Шостаков), also known as Red Guardian, is one of the two tritagonists (alongside Melina Vostokoff) of the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Widow and a major character in the 2025 film Thunderbolts*.

Jul 8, 2021 · Stranger Things star David Harbour plays the “Russian Captain America” -- Red Guardian -- in the Black Widow movie. But who is Red Guardian exactly?

Jul 12, 2021 · Black Widow is a massive hit, and fans want more from Red Guardian. Here's what we know about a possible standalone project for the newest MCU sensation.

5 days ago · The movie offers insight into what Yelena, U.S. Agent, Bob, and Val’s shame rooms look like; however, audiences never get a peek into what said environment looks like for Bucky, Ghost, or Red ...

Oct 16, 2019 · Here's what you need to know about the Russian super soldier Red Guardian, David Harbour's MCU character in Marvel's Black Widow movie.

Through the Red Guardian, the Russians hone famed test pilot Alexei Shostakov into a national hero to represent them, just as Captain America represents the USA.

Apr 24, 2025 · The film features a star-studded cast—some of whom are seen above, in an D23-exclusive image from the recent Cinema Con in Las Vegas: Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian), Wyatt Russell (John Walker/U.S. Agent), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr/Ghost), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra De Fontaine).