Altunin () or Altunina (feminine, Алту́нина) is a Russian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alexander Altunin (1921–1989), Soviet general and politician
Origins There are many different interpretations of the names origin. Some researchers think is means the Turkic word "alta" which means gold which might mean being a noble. While another suggest that it comes from the ancient Russian word "Altyn", and is also associated with wealth.
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