Yuri Volkov is a Russian soldier who previously worked with/was friends with Vladimir Makarov. However, as of the terrorist attack at Zakhaev International Airport, Yuri realized that Makarov was a really bad person. So, Yuri joins Task Force 141 alongside Captain John Price and Captain John MacTavish. He unfortunately passes away during the final mission in MW3 after Makarov shoots and kills him. Yuri's personality is serious, but protective. He speaks Russian and English.