Shchelkanov

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Shchelkanov or Schelkanov (Russian: Щелканов) is a Russian masculine surname. It originates from the word shchelkach that refers to an arrogant, rude person, a bully.[1] Its feminine counterpart is Shchelkanova or Schelkanova. The surname may refer to

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  1. ^ Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. p. 582. ISBN 5-271-00127-X.