Laptev

Laptev is a Russian surname and toponym. It originates from the name of the Russian explorer and admiral Mikhail P.T. Laptev, who was active in the 18th century. The explorer led several expeditions to the Arctic and contributed significantly to the mapping of Siberia.

One of the notable places named after Laptev is Laptev Sea, a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean located in the northern part of Siberia. The sea is bound by the mouths of the Lena and Yenisei rivers, and it is one of the coldest and most remote regions on Earth.

The Laptev River, named after the explorer, is a water body in Severnaya Zemlya, a Russian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. It is considered one of the main tributaries of the Laptev Sea.

Another geographical feature associated with Laptev is Laptev Strait, a narrow strait connecting the Khatanga Gulf to the Yenisei Gulf, both located in the Arctic Ocean. The strait is part of the Transpolar Seaway and is a significant shipping route.

In addition to the geographical references, Laptev is also a common Russian surname, borne by many people. Mikhail P.T. Laptev is one of the most notable individuals to bear this surname, contributing to the exploration and mapping of Siberia. However, the surname is not exclusive to the explorer and the geographical namesake.