Sergei Ignatov (in Russian ?????? ???????) (born 1950 in Chemnitz, Germany) is a Russian juggler, known as "The Poet of Juggling", notable for his numbers juggling.
At his prime during the 1970–90 period, Sergei Ignatov worked with up to 7 large balls in his performance, and 9 in practice.
He frequently performed 11 rings in his act, and juggled them for 22 catches in his practice.
Also in his show was 5 clubs.
Ignatov is notable for his five club backcrosses, where he would throw the clubs crossing behind his back and over his shoulder while walking in a circle.
Uncle of Sergey Ignatov (junior).