Balakirev is a Russian surname associated with several noble . Notable people with the surname include: Alexandra Balakireva, Russian competitive boulderer Ivan Balakirev (1699–1763) court jester to Peter I of Russia (1911–1980), Soviet military leader, rear admiral Mily Balakirev, a Russian pianist, conductor and composer (1922–2001), Soviet military pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union
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