Vitali Yachmenev (born January 8, 1975 in Chelyabinsk, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the third round, 59th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. In his NHL career to date, Yachmenev has appeared in 487 games. He has tallied 83 goals and added 133 assists.