Yanov Alexey Vladimirovich
(07 (19).11.1863 – after 1917)

Russian hydrograph. He graduated from the Marine Corps. He began his service in 1880, in the period 1882-1885 sailed on the Baltic Sea. 09.30.1883 was promoted to midshipman of the fleet, in 1886 was transferred to the Pacific Ocean.
From 09.30.1886 to 06.22.1888, on the clipper "Naezdnik" he participated in a round-the-world voyage under the command of captain of the 2nd rank S. A. Zarina.
In the years 1890-1897. sailed on the Baltic Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
01/01/1891 he was promoted to lieutenant, from 10/20/1894 he took part in overseas voyages on the cruiser "Vladimir Monomah".
In the years 1901-1902 was an assistant to the head of the hydrographic expedition of the Arctic Ocean under the command of A.I. Varnek. He was engaged in the study of the White and Kara Seas. In 1913 he received the rank of General Major.
After the revolution, his traces are lost.
A group of islands off the north coast of Vaigach island in the Barents Sea. Named A.I. Varnek in 1902.