Lev Yakovlevich Kulchitsky (, ) was a Russian rear-admiral and the 13th governor of Taganrog, member of the Admiralty since 1856. Graduated from Cadet Corps in 1831. Served in the Black Sea Fleet, promoted to captain-lieutenant in 1849, captain second rank since 1855, captain first rank since 1858, rear-admiral since 1866. During Crimean War Lev Kulchitskiy commanded the paddle frigate Gromonosets.