Ustinov

Ustinov is a Russian surname that can refer to the following:

  • Alexander Ustinov, K-1 fighter and boxer
  • Dmitriy Ustinov, the Soviet Union's defence minister from 1976 to 1984
  • Jona von Ustinov aka "Klop" Ustinov, journalist and diplomat, father of Sir Peter Ustinov
  • Sir Peter Ustinov, born Peter Alexander von Ustinov, actor, writer, dramatist and raconteur.
  • Plato von Ustinov, Russian aristocrat who lived in Jaffa, father of Jonah von Ustinov
  • Vladimir Ustinov, the Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation

Famous quotes containing the word ustinov:

    “To refuse awards ... is another way of accepting them with more noise than is normal.”
    —Peter Ustinov (b. 1921)

    “Unfortunately, the balance of nature decrees that a super-abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares.”
    —Peter Ustinov (b. 1921)

    “A diplomat these days is nothing but a head-waiter who’s allowed to sit down occasionally.”
    —Peter Ustinov (b. 1921)