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The name 'BARODIN' is of Russian origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning 'son of BARON'. The name may refer to: 1) Russian composer Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), best known for his opera 'Prince Igor'. 2) Russian general Alexander Baranov (1760-1831), who served in the Russian army in the Napoleonic Wars. 3) Russian author Alexander Baranov (1856-1919), best known for his novel 'The Cossacks'. 4) Russian author and playwright Alexander Baranov (1915-1991), best known for his play 'The Seagull'. 5) Russian actor Alexander Baranov (born 1966), best known for his roles in the Russian television series 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. 6) Russian painter Alexander Baranov (born 1941), known for his paintings of the Russian countryside. 7) Russian singer Alexander Baranov (born 1971), best known for his song 'I Believe in Love'. 8) Russian conductor Alexander Baranov (born 1966), who is the current music director of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic.
