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Popov

British  
/ paˈpɔf /

noun

  1. Alexander Stepanovich (alɪkˈsand ə r stɪˈpanəvitʃ). 1859–1906, Russian physicist, the first to use an aerial in experiments with radio waves

  2. Oleg ( Konstantinovich ). born 1930, Russian clown, a member of the Moscow Circus

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Workman told The Times that the case is similar to the battle over Barry Bonds’ 73rd home run ball in 2001, in which two fans — Alex Popov and Patrick Hayashi — claimed ownership of the historic ball.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ionov and two alleged FSB agents - Aleksey Borisovich Sukhodolov and Yegor Sergeyevich Popov - have also been indicted in the US in connection with the case but are not under arrest.

From BBC

Gen. Ivan Popov, a career soldier and former top commander in Ukraine; and Lt.

From Seattle Times

Popov’s case may be different.

From Seattle Times

Gen. Ivan Popov, the former commander of Russia’s 58th Combined Arms Army, had been detained on fraud allegations.

From New York Times