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For questions about the Tsardom of Russia, Russian Empire, RSFSR, and the Russian Federation (between 1547 and present day). For questions about Kievan Rus (880-1240), use [kievan-rus]. For questions about the Mongol Yoke and Duchy of Muscovy (1240-1547), use [medieval-russia]; for questions about territories of Ukraine and Belarus during that time period use [ruthenia].

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Why didn't a noble family change their last name from a kind of duck to something more prest...

Actually, the answer is a bit confusing. The name was apparently originally a 'normal' one before one of Nikolai's ancestors added the 'Gogol' bit. A Reference Guide to Russian Literature tells us: …
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