Kotov and Kotova is a Russian surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Kotov (1913–1981), a Soviet chess grandmaster and author Konstantin Kotov (footballer), a Russian footballer Konstantin Kotov (activist), a Russian political activist Oleg Kotov, a Russian cosmonaut Sergei Kotov, an Israeli figure skater Sergei Kotov (footballer), a Russian professional footballer Vladimir Kotov, a South African long distance runner Nina Kotova, a Russian American cellist and composer Tatyana Kotova, a Russian long jump athlete Tatiana Kotova, the winner of Miss Russia 2006 title
