Danilov (, masculine) or Danilova (, feminine) is a common Russian last name. Notable people with the surname include: Alexander Danilov, fled Russia during the revolution, immigrated to Belgium Alexandra Danilova (1903–1997) Russian-born prima ballerina, who became an American citizen Angelina Danilova (born 1996), Russian singer, model and actress Elena Danilova (born 1987), Russian international association football player Galina Danilova (born 1968), Russian actress Irina Danilova (born 1993), Kazakhstani handball player Kirsha Danilov, probable compiler of first collection of Russian bylinas Maria Danilova (1793–1810), Russian ballet dancer Nichita Danilov (b. 1952), Romanian writer Oleksiy Danilov (born 1962), Ukrainian politician Olga Danilova (born 1970), Russian Olympic cross country skier Olga Danilov (born 1973), Ukrainian-Israeli short track speed skater Pelageya Danilova (1918–2001), Russian artistic gymnast Sergei Danilov (b. 1989), Russian association football player Tamara Danilova (born 1939), Russian Olympic discus thrower Valentin Danilov (b. 1951), physicist Vasily Danilov (disambiguation), list of people Viktor Danilov (1927–2016), Russian-born Belarusian Greek Catholic priest and Soviet dissident. Vitaliy Danilov (b. 1967), president of Ukrainian Premier League and Honorary President of FC Kharkiv Yuri Danilov (1866–1937), Russian military figure and historian Russian-language surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names