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. Notable people with the name include:

Academics

* Ivana Markova (1938–2024), Czechoslovak-British emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Stirling *

John Markoff (sociologist) John Markoff (born 1942) is an American sociologist working as a distinguished professor of sociology and history at the University of Pittsburgh. Education Markoff received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 1962 and a PhD from J ...

(born 1942), American professor of sociology and history at the University of Pittsburgh * Konstantin Markov (1905–1980), Soviet geomorphologist and quaternary geologist

Mathematics, science, and technology

* Alexander V. Markov (born 1965), Russian biologist *

Andrey Markov Andrey Andreyevich Markov (14 June 1856 – 20 July 1922) was a Russian mathematician best known for his work on stochastic processes. A primary subject of his research later became known as the Markov chain. He was also a strong, close to mas ...

(1856–1922), Russian mathematician * Andrey Markov Jr. (1903–1979), Russian mathematician and son of Andrey Markov * Elena Vladimirovna Markova (1923–2023), Soviet and Russian cyberneticist, Doctor of Technical Sciences, gulag convict and memoirist. * John Markoff (born 1949), American journalist of computer industry and technology *

Moisey Markov Moisey Alexandrovich Markov (; 13 May 1908 Rasskazovo, Tambov Governorate, Russian Empire - 1 November 1994, Moscow, Russia Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the list of countri ...

(1908–1994), Russian physicist * Vladimir Andreevich Markov (1871–1897), Russian mathematician, brother of Andrey Markov (Sr.)

Performing arts

* Albert Markov (born 1933), Russian American violinist, composer * Alexander Markov (born 1963), current Russian American violinist *Dame

Alicia Markova Dame Alicia Markova Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, DBE (1 December 1910 – 2 December 2004) was a British ballerina and a Choreography (dance), choreographer, director and teacher of classical ballet. Most noted for her ...

(1910–2004), British prima ballerina * Margaret Markov (born 1951), Yugoslav-American actress of film and television *

Rimma Markova Rimma Vasilievna Markova (; 3 March 1925 – 15 January 2015) was a Russian film actress. She was named a People's Artist of Russia in 1994, whereas her younger brother Leonid Markov was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1985. During her ...

(1925–2015), Soviet and Russian actress * Zuzana Marková (soprano) (born 1988), Czech soprano

Politicians

* Helmuth Markov (born 1952), German politician and Member of the European Parliament * Nikolai Yevgenyevich Markov (1866–1945), Russian right-wing politician *

Sergey Alexandrovich Markov Sergei Alexandrovich Markov (; born 18 April 1958) is a Russian political scientist, journalist, former close advisor and supporter of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is a Candidate of Political Science, associate professor of Public ...

(born 1958), Russian political scientist, nationalist politician *

Vladimir Ivanovich Markov Vladimir Ivanovitch Markoff ''(Markov)'' (26 July 1859 Hamina – August 1919 Saint Petersburg) was a Finnish Lieutenant General who was also the vice-chairman of the economic division ( Prime minister) of the Senate of Finland from 1909 to 1913 ...

(1859–1919), Russian politician, last Minister-Secretary of State for Finland in Czarist regime

Athletes

Alexei Markov Alexei Mikhailovich Markov (; born 26 May 1979 in Moscow) is a Russian former professional track and road bicycle racer. Major results Track ;1996 : 2nd Team pursuit, Summer Olympics ;1997 : UCI World Cup ::1st Individual pursuit, Cali ...

(born 1979), Russian road bicycle racer *

Andrei Markov (ice hockey) Andrei Viktorovich Markov (; born 20 December 1978) is a Russians, Russian-Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Nicknamed "the General", Markov formerly played from 2000 to 2017 with the Montreal Canadiens of the Nation ...

(born 1978), Russian ice hockey player in the NHL *

Danny Markov Daniil Yevgenyevich Markov (; born 30 July 1976) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played a nine-year career in the National Hockey League. He also played 11 seasons in the top tier Russian leagues. Playing career As a ...

(born 1976), professional ice hockey player for CSKA Moscow *

Dmitri Markov Dmitri Markov (; born 14 March 1975 in Vitebsk, Byelorussian SSR) is a retired Belarusian-Australian pole vaulter. He is a former world champion and current Oceanian record holder. His gold medal winning jump at the 2001 World Championshi ...

(born 1975), Belarusian pole vaulter representing Australia *

Dragomir Markov Dragomir Denchev Markov () (born 8 April 1971) is a retired backstroke and butterfly swimmer from Bulgaria. He was a member of the Bulgarian National Swimming Team (four men and one woman) at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympic ...

(born 1971), Bulgarian swimmer *

Georgi Markov (footballer) Georgi Slavev Markov (; 20 January 1972 – 18 February 2018) was a Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender. He was known as a tough, but generally fair tackler, and was nicknamed the "Börner Grater". Career Markov was born in Gotse ...

(born 1972), Bulgarian footballer *

Georgi Markov (weightlifter) Georgi Markov (, born 12 March 1978 in Burgas) is a retired male weightlifter from Bulgaria. He won the silver medal in the men's lightweight division (– 69 kg) at the 2000 Summer Olympics, behind compatriot Galabin Boevski. He set one w ...

(born 1978), Bulgarian weightlifter *

Georgi Markov (wrestler) Georgi Markov (, born April 5, 1946) is a retired Bulgarian Greco-Roman wrestler. He was born in 1946, in Gorno Vyrshilo, Pazardzhik province. Markov was a European Champion and a World Champion, but is probably best-known for winning ...

(born 1946), Bulgarian wrestler * Khristo Markov (born 1965), Bulgarian triple jumper * Ilona Markova (born 2002), Russian ice hockey player * Ilya Markov (born 1972), Russian race walker * Ivaylo Markov (born 1997), Bulgarian footballer * Marko Markov (born 1981), Bulgarian footballer * Miglena Markova (born 1983), Bulgarian rower * Nikolay Markov (footballer) (born 1985), Russian footballer * Oleg Markov (born 1996), Australian rules footballer * Olga Markova (athlete) (born 1968), Russian long-distance runner * Olga Markova (figure skater) (born 1974), Russian figure skater

Other fields

* Georgi Markov (1929–1978), Bulgarian dissident writer assassinated in London * Philip Markoff (1986–2010), defendant in a murder case known as the "Craigslist killing" * Sergey Markov (1878–1918), Russian army general, anti-Bolshevik during Soviet civil war * Walterina Markova (Walter Dempster), Philippine drag queen and World War II sex slave

Fictional characters

* Brion Markov, name of comic book character

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* Tara Markov, name of comic book character Terra * Frantisek Markov, ''Dungeons & Dragons'' character * Sorin Markov, character from '' Magic: The Gathering'' storyline * Ronan Markov, book character from ''The Darkest Temptation''