Vladimir Pulnikov (born June 6, 1965 in Kiev) is a Ukrainian former road racing cyclist.He debuted in the amateur categories for Soviet Union.
As a professional, his best results include a 4th place overall in the 1990 Giro d'Italia, a 10th overall place at the Tour de France in 1993 and 1994, and a second place overall at the 1994 Tour de Suisse and the stage victory in the Giro.
Poulnikov retired from professional cycling in 1998.