Vitālijs Rubenis (26 February 1914, Moscow – 20 January 1994, Moscow) was a Latvian communist politician. He was born in the Russian Empire. He was Chairman of the Soviet of Nationalities from 1974 to 1984.[1] He was a member of the Communist Party of Latvia. He was a recipient of three Orders of Lenin, an Order of the October Revolution, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, and Order of the Badge of Honour.