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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Photograph of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Nikolai
Surname
Rimsky-Korsakov

The Name Nikolai

Origin
Russian, Greek
Meaning
Victory of the people.
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The Rimsky-Korsakov Surname

Origin
Russian
Meaning
Likely derived from 'Rimsk' (a place) with 'Korsakov' indicating a secondary place or patronymic element.
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Source

Library of Congress

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