Liukin
Liukin is a surname of Russian origin that has become widely recognized in the world of gymnastics. The name is most closely associated with a family of gymnasts who competed for both the Soviet Union and the United States, helping to raise the profile of the sport in the latter country.
Among the most notable bearers is Nastia Liukin, born Anastasia Nicholaevna Liukin in 1989. She is an
Valeri Liukin, Nastia’s father, is a Soviet-born former artistic gymnast who competed for the USSR and later
Overall, the Liukin name is linked to elite gymnastics, with Nastia Liukin’s Olympic triumphs plus her father’s