The Vyrubov family () is an old Russian noble family of

Boyars A boyar or bolyar was a member of the highest rank of the Feudalism, feudal nobility in many Eastern European states, including First Bulgarian Empire, Bulgaria, Kievan Rus' (and later Russian nobility, Russia), Boyars of Moldavia and Wallach ...

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History

The name originated from the word ''vyrub'', a space in a forest cleared from trees, which used to be a common dwelling place in the past.

Notable members

Anna Vyrubova Anna Alexandrovna Vyrubova (''née'' Taneyeva; ; 16 July 1884 – 20 July 1964) was a lady-in-waiting in the late Russian Empire, the best friend and confidante of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna. Early life Anna Alexandrovna Taneeva was born in ...

(1884–1964),

lady in waiting A lady-in-waiting (alternatively written lady in waiting) or court lady is a female personal assistant at a court, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman. Historically, in Europe, a lady-in-waiting was often a noblewoman but ...

and confidante of Russian Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna * Grigory Vyrubov (1843–1913), Russian philosopher and historian of science

References

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