Vladimir Tarasenko (born December 13, 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the St Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was ranked as the fourth highest prospect for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by International Scouting Services. Tarasenko has played for the Russian junior team twice, winning a silver medal at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships and playing at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.