What is "demidov"

The Demidov family , also Demidoff, was an influential Russian merchant, industrialist and noble family, possibly second only to the Tsar himself in wealth during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The family still exists.

Demidov or Demidova (feminine; Демидова) is a Russian last name and may refer to:

• The Demidovs, a family of rich Russian entrepreneurs in the 18th–19th centuries, including:
  • Elim Demidov, 3rd prince of San Donato
• Alexander Demidov (1915-?), a Soviet soldier and Hero of the Soviet Union
• Alexei Demidov (b. March 7, 1936), a Russian general, commander of the Soviet Forces in Hungary in 1988-1989.
• Alla Demidova (b. 1936), a Soviet/Russian actress
• Anna Demidova (1878-1918), a chambermaid in Russian court
• Georgy Demidov (1908–1987), a Russian writer and political prisoner
• Igor Demidov (1873-1946), a Russian politician
• Ivan Demidov (b. 1981), a Russian poker player
• Nikolay Ivanovich Demidov (1773-1833), Russian general and politician
• Rostislav Demidov (b. 1922), a Soviet aircraft pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union
• Vladimir Demidov (b. 1964), a Soviet and Russian footballer
• Vladimir Demidov (pilot) (1913-1980), a Soviet aircraft pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union
• Yakov Demidov (1889–1918), a Russian Bolshevik

Demidov is the name of several inhabited localities in Russia.

• Demidov, Smolensk Oblast, a town under the administrative jurisdiction of Demidovskoye Urban Settlement in Demidovsky District of Smolensk Oblast

• Demidov, Volgograd Oblast, a khutor in Demidovsky Selsoviet of Bykovsky District of Volgograd Oblast

Demidov is a Russian noble family.

Demidov may also refer to:

• Demidov (surname) or Demidova, a surname
• Demidov, Smolensk Oblast, a town and the administrative center of Demidovsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia
  • Demidov (inhabited locality), a list of inhabited localities named Demidov
• Demidov Bridge, a bridge in St. Petersburg, Russia
• Demidov Island, an island in Antarctica