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Name Origin

Konstantin is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Latin 'Constantinus', meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast'. It was popularized by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, who legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.

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Famous People

Konstantin Stanislavski (1863-1938)

Actor and Director

  • Developed the Stanislavski system of acting
  • Founded the Moscow Art Theatre

Konstantin Chernenko (1911-1985)

Politician

  • General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935)

Scientist and Engineer

  • Pioneer of rocketry and astronautics
  • Developed the theory of spaceflight using liquid-fueled rockets

Konstantin Simonov (1915-1979)

Writer and Poet

  • Author of war novels and poetry
  • Received the Stalin Prize for Literature