What is "khlystov"

Khlystov or Hlystov (, from хлыст meaning whip) is a Russian masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Khlystova or Hlystova. It may refer to

• Denis Khlystov (born 1979), Russian ice hockey player
• Nikita Khlystov (born 1993), Russian ice hockey player
• Nikolay Khlystov (1932–1999), Russian ice hockey player