Melnikov (russian: Ме́льников) is a

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of Russian origin. Like many surnames, it derives from an occupation. The root "" (''melnik'') meaning miller, means 'one who mills grain'. It may refer to: * Alexander Melnikov, multiple people including: ** Alexander Melnikov (pianist) (born 1973), Russian pianist **

Alexander Melnikov (politician) Alexander Grigorievich Melnikov (20 October 1930 – 25 December 2011) was Soviet and post-Soviet Russian politician; Communist Party high-ranking official in 1986–1991; the First Secretary (mayor) of Siberian town of Seversk, the First Secreta ...

(1930–2011), Russian politician *

Andrey Melnikov Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov (russian: Андрей Александрович Мельников, be, Андрэй Мельнікаў; 11 April 1968 – 8 January 1988) was a machine gunner with the rank of private in the 9th Company of the 3 ...

(1968–1988), Soviet soldier * Angelina Melnikova (born 2000), Russian gymnast * Avraam Melnikov (1784–1854), Russian architect * Boris Melnikov (1938–2022), Soviet fencer * Ivan Melnikov, multiple people including: **

Ivan Melnikov (baritone) Ivan Aleksandrovich Melnikov (russian: Иван Александрович Мельников, links=no) (March 4, 1832 – July 8, 1906) was a Russian baritone opera singer. Early years and training Melnikov was trained as a choirboy in his ...

(1832–1906), Russian baritone opera singer ** Ivan Melnikov (footballer) (born 1997), Russian footballer ** Ivan Melnikov (politician) (born 1950), Russian politician * Konstantin Melnikov (1890–1974), Russian architect *

Leonid Melnikov Leonid Georgievich Melnikov (russian: Леонид Георгиевич Мельников; 18(31) May 1906 – 16 April 1981) was a Soviet The Soviet Union,. officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR),. was a transcontin ...

(1906–1981), Soviet politician and diplomat * Nikita Melnikov (wrestler) (born 1987), Russian wrestler *

Nikita Melnikov (footballer) Nikita Mikhailovich Melnikov (russian: Никита Михайлович Мельников; born 28 February 1997) is a Russian football player who plays for Slutsk. Club career He made his debut in the Russian Professional Football League for ...

(born 1997), Russian footballer * Nikolai Melnikov (born 1948), Soviet water polo player * Nikolay Melnikov (curler) (born 1964), Russian wheelchair curler * Pavel Melnikov, multiple people including: ** Pavel Melnikov (rower) (born 1969), Russian rower **

Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov (alias Andrey Pechersky, russian: Па́вел Ива́нович Ме́льников (Андре́й Пече́рский), 1818, Nizhny Novgorod – 1883) was a Russian writer, best known for his novels ''In the Fore ...

(1818–1883), Russian writer **

Pavel Petrovich Melnikov Pavel Petrovich Melnikov (Russian: Павел Петрович Мельников, – in Lyuban) was a Russian engineer and administrator who, in his capacity as Transport Minister, was in a large measure responsible for the introduction of ...

(1804–1880), Russian engineer *

Sergey Melnikov Sergey Melnikov (born 8 November 1968) is a retired Russian middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres. He finished tenth at the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships The 3rd IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held a ...

(born 1968), Russian runner * Semyon Melnikov (born 1985), Russian footballer * Stepan Melnikov (born 2002), Russian footballer * Yakov Melnikov (1896–1960) was a Russian and Soviet speed skater * Vasily Melnikov (1943–2017), Soviet alpine skier * Viktor Melnikov (born 1944), Soviet rower * Vitaly Melnikov, multiple people including: **

Vitaly Melnikov (film director) Vitaly Vyacheslavovich Melnikov (russian: Виталий Вячеславович Мельников; 1 May 1928 – 21 March 2022) was a Soviet and Russian film director and screenwriter. He was named People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1987 and aw ...

(1928–2022), Russian film director **

Vitaly Melnikov (swimmer) Vitaly Viktorovich Melnikov (russian: Виталий Викторович Мельников; born 20 March 1990) is a Russian backstroke swimmer. Career At the 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships, he won an individual silver med ...

(born 1990), Russian swimmer *

Volodymyr Melnykov Volodymyr Melnykov ( uk, Володимир Миколайович Мельников; born September 14, 1951, Chernivtsi) is a Ukrainian poet, writer, songwriter, composer and public figure, Merited Figure of Arts of Ukraine. Biography Volo ...

(born 1951), Ukrainian poet and composer * Vyacheslav Melnikov, multiple people including: ** Vyacheslav Melnikov (footballer, born 1954), Russian footballer and coach **

Vyacheslav Melnikov (footballer, born 1975) Vyacheslav Melnikov (russian: Вячеслав Мельников; born 12 March 1975) is a retired Russian professional footballer. Honours Individual * Malaysia Super League The Malaysia Super League ( ms, Liga Super Malaysia) is the men ...

, Russian footballer ** Vyacheslav Melnikov (alpine skier) (born 1931), Soviet alpine skier * Yury Melnikov (born 1940), Russian diver

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