Zhukov (surname)

The Zhukov family (Russian: Жуков) is an old Russian noble family, known since the 15th century. Based on a family legend, they trace their ancestry from Constantinople and came to Russia as entourage of Byzantine princess, Anna Porphyrogenita, fifth wife of Vladimir the Great.

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