Kirill is a masculine name of Russian origin, meaning "Lordly" or "Lord of the Home." It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος (Kyrillos), which is rooted in the Greek word κύριος (kyrios) meaning "lord." The name has various forms such as Cyril, Cyrill, Kyrill, and Kiryl, and endearing versions in Slavic countries include Kiryusha. Notable figures bearing this name include Kirill I of Moscow, a Russian Patriarch, Kirill Alekseenko, a Russian chess grandmaster, and Kirill Kaprizov, a Russian ice hockey player. The name Kirill carries a strong historical and cultural significance, resonating with its noble and authoritative connotations.
Kirill Alexandrovich Peskov, born on May 1, 1990, is a Russian cosmonaut currently serving as a flight engineer for the long-duration Expedition 72 and 73 missions to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX Crew-10. Prior to his career in space exploration, Peskov was a commercial pilot, serving as a first officer for Ikar Airlines on Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. He graduated from the Ulyanovsk Institute of Civil Aviation and received the military rank of Lieutenant in the reserve forces of the Russian Air Force. Peskov was selected as a cosmonaut in 2018 and underwent extensive training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. His training included winter survival, diver training, water survival, and desert survival exercises. In May 2023, he was assigned as the backup for a space mission and later in August 2024, he embarked on his first spaceflight as a crew member for SpaceX Crew-10. Peskov's journey from a commercial pilot to a cosmonaut showcases his dedication and expertise in the field of space exploration.
Count Kirill Grigoryevich Razumovsky, also known as Cyril Razumovski, was a prominent Russian statesman of Ukrainian Cossack descent. He served as the last hetman of the Zaporozhian Host on both sides of the Dnieper from 1750 to 1764, and later as a General Field Marshal in the Imperial Russian Army. Razumovsky's influence extended to the field of education as he became the president of the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences from 1746 to 1798. Born on March 29, 1728, in the settlement of Lemeshi, Razumovsky's early education took place at the University of Göttingen. His political career was marked by significant achievements, including his appointment as President of the Russian Academy of Sciences at the young age of 18. Throughout his tenure, Razumovsky played a pivotal role in the cultural and architectural development of Baturin and Glukhov. He married Yekaterina Naryshkina and had five sons, one of whom, Count Aleksey Kirillovich Razumovsky, later became the Minister of Education. Razumovsky's legacy is commemorated by a monument titled Prayer for Ukraine in Baturyn and the naming of the Moscow State University of Technology and Administration in his honor. His descendants continue to contribute to various scientific societies in Austria, Prussia, and Switzerland, upholding his family's
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