Ladas

Ladas is a term that can refer to more than one topic. In automotive usage, Ladas is the plural form used to describe vehicles produced under the Lada brand by the Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Ladas have been exported widely since the 1970s and have become a familiar symbol of the Soviet and post-Soviet automotive industry in many regions. In English-language coverage and everyday speech, the word Ladas is commonly used to refer to Lada-brand cars as a group rather than to a single model.

Ladas is also a surname of Greek origin. It appears in Greek-speaking communities and among the Greek diaspora. As a family name, Ladas is borne by individuals across various professions; it does not convey a specific meaning beyond its use as a surname.