What is "anikeyev"

Anikeyev (feminine: Anikeyeva) is a Russian language surname derived from the Russian colloquial form Anikey for the Greek-language given name Ioannikiy (Иоанникий, Ἰωαννίκιος, Ioannikios). Notable people with the surname include:

• Ivan Anikeyev, Soviet cosmonaut
• Grigory Anikeyev, Russian politician
• Ekaterina Anikeeva, Russian Olympic water polo player