What is "smirnov"

Smirnov may refer to:

• Smirnov (volcano), a volcano in the Kuril Islands
• Smirnov (surname), people with the surname Smirnov

Smirnov is a volcano located at the northwestern end of Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. It comprises Smirnov and Rurui (; , Rurui-dake) stratovolcanoes. Rurui is the higher one.

Smirnov (masculine) or Smirnova (feminine) is the most common surname in Russia. Variants of transliteration: Smirnoff, Smirnow or Smyrnov. Smirnov is derived from an adjectival nickname smirnyy (смирный, in archaic form smirnoy смирной), that means "quiet, still, peaceful, gentle". This surname is shared by the following people: