V. Smirnov

Smirnov (masculine, Russian: Смирно́в) or Smirnova (feminine, Russian: Смирно́ва) is one of the two most common surnames in Russia. Smirnov (Russian: Смирнов) is derived from an adjectival nickname smirnyj (смирный; in archaic form smirnoy, смирной), meaning 'quiet, still, peaceful, gentle'.