Butusov Explained

Butusov (Russian: Буту́сов) is a Russian masculine surname originating from the nickname butus, which refers to a short, fat person; its feminine counterpart is Butusova. Additional variant of the name is Butusin/Butusina. The surname may refer to the following notable people:

• Mikhail Butusov (1900–1963), Soviet footballer and coach and bandy player
• Vasily Butusov (1892–1971), Russian and Soviet footballer
• Vyacheslav Butusov (born 1961), Soviet and Russian singer, leader of rock band Nautilus Pompilius