Brusilov (Russian: Брусилов) or Brusilova (feminine; Брусилова) is a Russian surname originating from the verb brusit meaning mumble.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Aleksei Brusilov (1853–1926), Russian cavalry general
- Brusilov Offensive, Russian offensive during World War I
- Georgy Brusilov (1884–c.1914), Russian naval officer and Arctic explorer
- Brusilov Expedition in 1912–1914
- Brusilov Nunataks in Antarctica
- Lev Brusilov (1857–1909), Russian vice admiral and brother of Aleksei
See also
edit- Brusyliv (disambiguation), Ukrainian variant of Brusilov
- Brusilovski
References
edit- ^ Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. ISBN 5-271-00127-X.